John Keay - The Great Arc: Military Map-makers in India
During the 19th century the Great Trigonometrical Survey conducted the longest measurement of the earth’s circumference ever attempted. Presenter John Keay explores their epic undertaking which took 50 years to complete, at great expense and loss of life.
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The World's Army – Empire, Commonwealth and Dominion Soldiers
Explore the lives of people from around the world involved in the First and...
Victorian Soldier Action Zone
Are you a drummer boy, an infantryman or a cavalry officer? Find out in the...
Korea 1950 – 53: The Cold War's Hot War
Examine the role of the British Army during the first and only UN war to date....
The Making of Britain Display
Investigate the Army's role in creating and defending the nation state of Great...
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