National Army Museum

– National Army Museum used to be better than Imperial War Museum, with fascinating displays and lots of information. – Its First World War and Napoleonic galleries were excellent, featuring models, uniforms, weapons, equipment, paintings, and people’s accounts and experiences. – Since the refurbishment, it has become more about concepts and lacks substance compared to the older museum. – The galleries seem confused and give the impression that management is embarrassed by the subject matter. – Some concepts are barely related to the army’s history. For example, one gallery focused on the army’s influence on civilian art. – The artistic display of weapons in a war-like gallery raises questions about its target audience. – Previous exhibitions on reconstructive surgery and a walk through an

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