Commemorations are taking place in French Polynesia today to mark the Centenary of general mobilisation for the First World War.
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More than 500 UK First World War projects funded by Heritage Lottery Fund
As the centenary gets under way, The Heritage Lottery Fund has revealed that it has supported more than 500 projects across the UK exploring stories from the First World War.
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More than 500 UK First World War projects funded by Heritage Lottery Fund
As the centenary gets under way, The Heritage Lottery Fund has revealed that it has supported more than 500 projects across the UK exploring stories from the First World War.
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Touring exhibition pays tribute to the First World War role of Britain’s railways
The story of the vital role played by Britain’s railways in moving troops to the Front at the start of the First World is being told in an exhibition which will tour major UK stations.
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The Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry commemorate their formation
Centenary News volunteer writer Christopher J Harvie, who lives in Ontario, Canada, reports on how the The Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry was formed 100 years ago this month.
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The Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry commemorate their formation
Centenary News volunteer writer Christopher J Harvie, who lives in Ontario, Canada, reports on how the The Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry was formed 100 years ago this month.
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A calendar of upcoming academic events in the United States about the Great War
Centenary News writer Dr Jillian Davidson has compiled a summary of recent and upcoming academic centennial events in the United States.
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Western Front Association day of Centenary commemorations in France for the BEF
The Western Front Association is holding a series of events in France today to mark the first arrivals of British troops 100 years ago.
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Book Review – The Trigger: Hunting the Assassin who Brought the World to War
Centenary News Review: “The Trigger is an intelligent, well-written, but above all, fresh account of Gavrilo Princip, and the assassination. It’s highly enjoyable to read, and provides fascinating new insights into a one hundred year old story.”
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Campaign launches today in UK to remember role of Chinese Labour Corps in First World War
A campaign is being launched today by eight major Chinese organisations in the UK for a memorial to be built to remember the 96,000 Chinese workers who came to Britain’s assistance during the First World War.
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