The Armies in 1914
In a series of talks from a range of distinguished historians, the National Army Museum in association with King's College London and the British Commission for Military History (BCMH) will examine the state of preparedness of the armies of Europe on the eve of the First World War.
Discussing the latest thinking and reviewing first-hand accounts, our speakers will examine how the great powers and lesser-known states readied themselves for war. The strategic plans, military doctrine, social composition and equipment of the armies in 1914 are just some of the topics to be discussed.
Please note: Admission is free and will be on a first-come-first-served basis on the day of the event. Tickets are not required.
Location: National Army Museum, Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London SW3 4HT
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Programme:
10.30 Britain's Armies in 1914
Brigadier (retd) Allan Mallinson - The Regular Army
Professor Ian Beckett (University of Kent) - The Territorial Army
Major (retd) Gordon Corrigan (BCMH) - The Indian Army
Mr David Bownes (National Army Museum) - Raising the New Army
12.30 Lunch
13.30 Britain's Allies in 1914
Professor William Philpott (King's College London) - The French Army
Mr Mario Draper (University of Kent) - The Belgian Army
Mr Nik Cornish [tbc] - The Russian and Serbian Armies
15.30 Tea and coffee
15.45 Britain's Enemies in 1914
Dr Robert Foley (King's College London) - The German Army
Professor Alan Sked (London School of Economics) - The Austro-Hungarian Army
16.45 Keynote: Major-General (retd) Mungo Melvin (BCMH)
17.30 End of Conference
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