World War Two

Explore what really happened to Portsmouth during the Blitz. Find out what role your Great-grandparents had in this heroic time and experience the fire-power of a World War II gun.

This is a very suitable session for those studying World War II.

If we can’t get them interested in GCSE History then no-one can!

Contact us to book or discuss your requirements:

Tel: 01329 848 507
Email: educate.nelson@armouries.org.uk

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America opens Japan in 1853

Gifts included: 15 rifles, 3 muskets, 12 cavalry swords, 20 army pistols, 2 carbines, 2 telegraph instruments, a model steam locomotive and tender, 4 volumes of John James Audubon’s Birds of America and 1 barrel of whiskey for the Emperor.

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