Series: Flip Book

During the Second World War, cats played a vital role aboard warships. Valued for their practicality in protecting food stores and maintaining hygiene, they also provided sailors with comfort and companionship during the hard realities of war. Using rare archival footage from IWM's unique collection, this flip book brings to life a group of sailors posing with the ship's mascot...

Launched in 1938, HMS Belfast played a defining role in several major battles during the Second World War, including the Arctic Convoys, the Battle of North Cape, and the D-Day landings. The ship later saw active service during the Korean War. Using rare archival footage from IWM's unique collection, this flip book shows the HMS Belfast in action during the...