A street display of pictures in Arras brings visitors close to soldiers and many others who served here during the First World War.
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‘Face-to-Face’ in Arras with troops of the Great War
A street display of pictures in Arras brings visitors close to soldiers and many others who served here during the First World War.
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100 Years Ago: Battle of Chemin des Dames
French forces launched a disastrous attack on the Chemin des Dames on 16 April 1917, triggering a crisis of morale and a controversial First World War legacy.
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Article: French President’s unity call on Chemin des Dames Centenary
'It is not a question of judging but bringing together' – the newspaper Libération highlights President Hollande's call to remember all those who fought on the Chemin des Dames in April 1917, including soldiers later shot for mutiny.
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Battle of Chemin des Dames Centenary events in France
Commemorations will be held in the Aisne region at Easter to mark the centenary of the Battle of the Chemin des Dames.
Continue readingCentenary Anniversary: France falters at Battle of Chemin des Dames
16th April 1917: French forces launched a disastrous attack on the Chemin des Dames, triggering a crisis of morale and a controversial First World War legacy.
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100 Years Ago: The Chinese Labour Corps arrives
Chinese workers recruited to support Britain’s war effort on the Western Front started arriving in France on 19 April 1917.
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Centenary Anniversary: The Chinese Labour Corps arrives
19th April 1917: Chinese workers recruited to support Britain’s war effort started arriving in France – the first group disembarked at the port of Le Havre.
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Centenary project to honour the Chinese Labour Corps
A new project in the UK aims to raise awareness of the 96,000 Chinese workers who supported British forces during the Great War.
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Betrayed Ally: China in the Great War
Publisher’s Description:’The Great War helped China emerge from humiliation and obscurity. One hundred years on, the time is right for this accessible and authoritative account of China’s role and assessment of its national and international significance.’
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