First World War Centenary News Archive

August 2, 2014 CN Editorial TeamEvents

RAF Museum in London offers rare personal look at First World War archives

London's Royal Air Force Museum is offering a very rare chance for the public to view original First World War documents dating from 1914.

August 2, 2014 CN Editorial TeamAnniversaries

Centenary Anniversary: German ultimatum to Belgium

Germany states, in anticipation of a French attack, that she must occupy Belgium.

August 3, 2014 CN Editorial TeamNews

Centenary update: French and German Presidents lay foundation stone for joint First World War museum in Alsace

The Presidents of France and Germany have laid the foundation stone for a new museum symbolising the reconciliation between their countries on the site of a former First World War battlefield.

August 3, 2014 CN Editorial TeamNews

August 3rd 2014: Belgian King today honours soldiers killed in action as war started in 1914

King Philippe of Belgium pays tribute today to the first Belgian soldier killed in the Great War on a day which also sees commemorations for troops buried in the ruins of a Liège fortress.

August 3, 2014 CN Editorial TeamEvents

French and German Presidents to mark Centenary in Alsace

Centenary News learns that Germany's President, Joachim Gauck, will join French President François Hollande in Alsace to mark the Centenary of the start of the First World War.

End Date: 03 Aug 2014

August 4, 2014 CN Editorial TeamNews

Canadian Prime Minister leads Centenary tribute on August 4th 2014

Canada’s Prime Minister has paid tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of Canadians and Newfoundlanders who fought in the First World War.

August 4, 2014 CN Editorial TeamNews

‘Lights out’ and vigils mark Britain going to war 100 years ago

Lights were darkened on many buildings in Britain on August 4th 2014 to mark the 100th anniversary of the country entering the First World War.

August 4, 2014 CN Editorial TeamNews

100 Years Ago Today: Germany invades Belgium; and Britain declares war on Germany

100 years ago today, on August 4th 1914, Germany invaded Belgium at 8.02am. Later that day, at 11pm, Britain declared war on Germany.

August 4, 2014 CN Editorial TeamNews

German President, French President, Prince William and King of Belgium speak at Liège remembrance event

The German President said Germany’s invasion of Belgium was “completely unjustifiable”. Prince William talked of how enemies are now friends and allies. And the King of Belgium said we should “cherish” the peace we now have in Europe.

August 4, 2014 CN Editorial TeamNews

Europe remembers August 4th 1914 with events at Liège and Mons

Memorial events are being held in Belgium today to mark the start of the First World War. The main events are in Liège and at the St Symphorien Military Cemetery near Mons. They will be attended by heads of state, members of royal families, and relatives of those who died in the war.