CN Editorial Team – Page 176 – First World War Centenary News Archive

September 12, 2014 CN Editorial Team

1914 Battle of the Marne remembered in Reims

France marks the centenary of the Battle of the Marne with commemorations in the city of Reims on September 12th 2014.

End Date: 12 Sep 2014

September 13, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Perspectives on War, Memory and Peace at Queen Mary College London

Dr Jillian Davidson attended the “Perspectives on the Great War”, an international conference held at Queen Mary, University of London in August 2014 – and has sent this report.

Author: Dr Jillian Davidson

September 13, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Perspectives on War, Memory and Peace at Queen Mary College London

Dr Jillian Davidson attended the “Perspectives on the Great War”, an international conference held at Queen Mary, University of London in August 2014 – and has sent this report.

September 13, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Battle of the Aisne Centenary to be marked with special commemorations on September 13/14th 2014

Thousands of soldiers killed at the Battle of the Aisne, where the first trenches were dug in 1914, are to be remembered at a special Centenary event in France.

End Date: 14 Sep 2014

September 14, 2014 CN Editorial Team

100 years ago: Battle of the Aisne marks start of trench warfare

The Battle of the Aisne was fought 100 years ago as German troops pulled backed across northeastern France.

September 15, 2014 CN Editorial Team

French Prime Minister leads Centenary tribute to the fallen of the Marne

The French Prime Minister, Manuel Valls, has led commemorations marking the centenary of the Battle of the Marne.

September 15, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Imperial War Museum announces Centenary global touring exhibition

The Imperial War Museum is embarking on a new venture to display its First World War collection to a world audience.

September 15, 2014 CN Editorial Team

‘The Challenging Road to Peace since the First World War’ – Exhibition in Tavistock UK

Tavistock Peace Action Group in the UK has created a 21 board exhibition about the slide into war in 1914, also covering enlistment, conscription and conscientious objection.

End Date: 27 Sep 2014

September 16, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Wilfred Owen poetry contest winners announced

The Wilfred Owen Association has announced the winners of its International Poetry Competition, held in memory of the First World War soldier and poet, Wilfred Owen.

September 16, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Pope Francis delivers Centenary warning against a new world war

Pope Francis has used a First World War Centenary pilgrimage to warn of the dangers of a third global conflict.