History

Find out more about the history of people and events that have shaped today's Ministry of Defence (MOD).

History of the Ministry of Defence: The Ministry of Defence is a relatively young organisation - it has only existed in its present form since 1971.
History of the Old War Office: One of the most distinctive landmarks on Whitehall, the Old War Office is an elaborate Edwardian Baroque structure that is normally closed to the public.
2nd World War Commemorative Booklets: A series of booklets remembering the bravery of our Armed Forces during the Second World War, 1939-1945.

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