Commemorations have been held in Belgium on the Centenary of the first shots fired by British troops on the Western Front in the First World War.
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August 23rd 2014: Belgian King visits Dinant on Centenary of First World War massacre
King Philippe of the Belgians is attending commemorations in Dinant today for 674 civilians who were shot by the invading German Army 100 years ago.
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100 Years Ago Today: the Battle of Mons between British and German forces
The Battle of Mons on August 23rd 1914 was the first action seen by the British Expeditionary Force during the First World War.
Continue readingBattle of Mons Centenary to be marked with day of commemorations on August 23 2014
The Belgian town of Mons has announced more details of commemorations to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Mons in August 2014.
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Centenary Anniversary: Battle of Mons
The Battle of Mons was the first action seen by the British Expeditionary Force during the First World War.
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Candles burn for the Centenary in the Bevis Marks Synagogue
Dr Jillian Davidson has filed this personal account of how a Synagogue in London marked the Lights Out commemeration event on August 4th 2014.
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Candles burn for the Centenary in the Bevis Marks Synagogue
Dr Jillian Davidson has filed this personal account of how a Synagogue in London marked the Lights Out commemeration event on August 4th 2014.
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Former First World War enemies stand together in Mons to honour the fallen of 1914
The Belgian town of Mons has led a day of solemn tributes to all those who fell in the opening battle between the British and German Armies on August 23rd 1914.
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Reflections on remembrance in Mons, 100 years after the battle
Journalist Pat Sweet offers her personal view of two days of events remembering the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Mons.
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Reflections on remembrance in Mons, 100 years after the battle
Journalist Pat Sweet offers her personal view of two days of events remembering the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Mons.
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