Mike Neiberg, member of the International Society for First World War Studies, discusses the Centenary of the First World War in America.
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BBC plans for Centenary drama attract controversy
The BBC has commissioned a First World War Centenary drama, which has attracted controversy from some British newspapers for “plans to give British and German troops equal prominence”.
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Australian Anzac Centenary Board suggestions lead to additional $25 million funding for Anzac Centenary
Australia’s Prime Minister and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister on the Centenary have announced recommendations made by the Anzac Centenary Board will be supported by an extra $25 million of funding.
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Life on the German Home Front during the First World War examined for Centenary News: how did German society adapt?
The First World War brought about significant changes to the way people lived their lives on the home front in Germany, writing for Centenary News, Claire Wotherspoon reports.
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Life on the German Home Front during the First World War examined for Centenary News: how did German society adapt?
The First World War brought about significant changes to the way people lived their lives on the home front in Germany, writing for Centenary News, Claire Wotherspoon reports.
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Rush to repair First World War cemetery as Centenary nears
Don Melvin of the Associated Press writes about repairs to Commonwealth War Grave Tyne Cot in Belgium in preparation for Centenary visitors.
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Australian state of Queensland launches website to promote Centenary events
The government of the Australian state of Queensland has launched a website to provide a focal point for promoting and obtaining information about events commemorating the Centenary.
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Burial of British First World War soldiers at Honourable Artillery Company Cemetery in France
The BBC is providing live coverage of the burial of two British First World War soldiers at the Honourable Artillery Company Cemetery in Ecoust-St. Mein near Arras in France.
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New Zealand announces almost $1.7 million funding for Centenary projects
New Zealand’s Internal Affairs Minister has announced that almost $1.7 million has been granted to 17 Centenary projects by the New Zealand Lottery Grants Board.
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Commonwealth War Graves Commission press release gives details of British and unknown First World War soldier burials
The remains of two First World War British soldiers were re-interred at the Honourable Artillery Company Cemetery in Ecoust-St. Mein near Arras in France, on 23rd April 2013.
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