The stories of women who contributed to the Allied war effort are highlighted in Flanders with a special programme of events entitled ‘Her Side of the War.’
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Designs sought for remembrance path marking Somme Centenary
The UK government is inviting people to make their mark on a remembrance path being laid in Manchester for the Battle of the Somme Centenary on July 1st 2016.
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‘Jutland: The Unfinished Battle’ – Centenary exhibition in Germany
A special exhibition opens at the Deutches Marinemuseum on May 29th 2016 as part of a weekend of remembrance in Wilhelmshaven marking the centenary of the Skagerrakschlacht/Battle of Jutland.
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The stories of women who contributed to the Allied war effort are being highlighted in Flanders with a special programme of events entitled 'Her Side of the War.'
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Jutland – Scotland to mark Centenary on Firth of Forth
A ceremony has been held on the Firth of Forth to launch Scotland’s national commemorations for the Battle of Jutland Centenary.
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100 Years Ago: The Sykes-Picot Agreement
Britain and France concluded a secret deal in May 1916 for dividing the Middle East between them after the defeat of the Ottoman Empire.
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Summer school to explore ‘forgotten’ Macedonia Front
Applications are invited for an international summer school focussing on the Macedonian Front of the First World War from June 25-30th 2016.
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Walter Carter WW1 Soldier’s Tale
Publisher’s Description:’Like so many teenagers, Walter Carter is on Facebook and Twitter. He also writes a blog. But this is 1914, a few months before the outbreak of the greatest conflict the world has ever seen.Aged just 19, Walter is about to share the devastating changes in his life with his family, his friends, his fellow soldiers and the world. All through social media.’
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UK navy museum explores ‘misunderstood’ Battle of Jutland
Britain’s Royal Navy Museum has opened its major Centenary exhibition ’36 Hours: Jutland 1916, The Battle that Won the War’ at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
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The UK's National Museum of the Royal Navy launches a major exhibition in Portsmouth on May 19th 2016 marking the centenary of the Battle of Jutland.
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