First World War Centenary News Archive

November 4, 2018 CN Editorial TeamNews

Postal tribute marks Wilfred Owen Centenary

A commemorative cover honouring Wilfred Owen has been released by the British Forces Philatelic Service to remember his death in action 100 years ago today – on 4 November 1918.

November 7, 2018 CN Editorial TeamFeatures

100 years ago – breaking news of the ‘False Armistice’

James Smith revisits the story of how premature reports of an end to the Great War flashed around the world on 7 November 1918.

Author: James Smith

November 7, 2018 CN Editorial TeamArticles

100 years ago – breaking news of the ‘False Armistice’

James Smith revisits the story of how premature reports of an end to the Great War flashed around the world on 7 November 1918.

November 9, 2018 CN Editorial TeamNews

Centenary Update – Royal visit to Shrouds of the Somme

Princess Anne has toured the Shrouds of the Somme tribute marking the WW1 Armistice Centenary at London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

November 9, 2018 CN Editorial TeamNews

Kaiser Wilhelm loses throne – 9 November 1918

Germany’s Emperor, Wilhelm II, was forced to quit two days before the end of the First World War, his abdication unilaterally announced by the Chancellor.

November 9, 2018 CN Editorial TeamFeatures

‘Shrouds of the Somme’ in London – Artist’s Armistice Centenary tribute

Patrick Gregory tells the story of the WW1 Shrouds of the Somme installation at London’s Olympic Park.

Author: Patrick Gregory

November 9, 2018 CN Editorial TeamArticles

‘Shrouds of the Somme’ in London – Artist’s Armistice Centenary tribute

Patrick Gregory tells the story of the WW1 Shrouds of the Somme installation at London's Olympic Park.

November 9, 2018 CN Editorial TeamEvents

‘Battle of the Ancre’ film screening in Bristol

The official film of the British Army’s autumn campaign on the Somme in 1916 will be screened in Bristol, with live music, on November 9 as part of an Armistice Centenary tour.

End Date: 09 Nov 2018

November 9, 2018 CN Editorial TeamAnniversaries

Centenary Anniversary: Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicates

9th November 1918: The German Kaiser, Wilhelm II, abdicates his crown.

November 10, 2018 CN Editorial TeamArticles

‘For Millions of Europeans, the war did not end in 1918’ – article

Ahead of the Armistice Centenary, Britain's Guardian newspaper carried a reminder from columnist Natalie Nougayrède that the year 1918 has a different meaning for the peoples of eastern Europe.