Empire and Commonwealth

Event

Monday 04 April 2016 to Sunday 17 April 2016

Organised by National Army Museum

The National Army Museum is taking an Empire and Commonwealth exhibition on the road to a range of libraries around London.

Over 3 million people from more than 60 different countries served alongside British troops during the First World War. A diverse range of nations from all over the Commonwealth, Empire and Dominions contributed, including: Uganda, British West Indies, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Indian Empire and New Zealand.

Explore images and stories about the vital role these soldiers made to the British war effort.