Germany states, in anticipation of a French attack, that she must occupy Belgium.
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Centenary Countdown: Germany declares war on France; Belgium rejects German ultimatum
Today marks exactly one year before the 100th anniversary of the German declaration of war on France.
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‘As we near the centenary of the First World War’s start, honouring the past should make us think of the present too’
An article in The Guardian considers how the Centenary of the First World War will be marked, as "a centenary marks the point at which an event passes from living memory to deep history".
Continue readingCentenary Countdown: Germany declares war on France; Belgium rejects German ultimatum
Belgium refuses to allow Germany to occupy it and rejects the ultimatum sent to it. Germany declares war on France for "acts of aggression".
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Heritage Lottery Fund announces support for Centenary projects across the UK
The Heritage Lottery Fund has announced today Centenary projects at local, regional and national levels which have been awarded financial support.
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British Government announces commemoration plans which will “put Victoria Cross Winners at the heart of the Centenary”
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has announced today that it plans “to put Victoria Cross Winners at the heart of plans to mark the Centenary”.
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Centenary Countdown: Britain declares war on Germany after violation of Belgian neutrality
Today marks exactly one year before the 100th anniversary of the British declaration of war on Germany after the violation of Belgium’s neutrality.
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Britain’s Faith and Communities Minister says that First World War Indian soldiers “deserve to be remembered”
The British Minister for Faith and Communities, Baroness Warsi, writes for The Daily Mail about the role of Indian soldiers during the First World War.
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Centenary News provides an overview of European First World War Centenary plans
Centenary News provides an overview of what we know about Centenary plans in Belgium, Britain, France, Germany, Russia, as well as Sarajevo.
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Britain’s Faith and Communities Minister says that First World War Indian soldiers “deserve to be remembered”
The British Minister for Faith and Communities, Baroness Warsi, writes for The Daily Mail about the role of Indian soldiers during the First World War.
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