Leading figures from the arts and politics will discuss post-war commemoration and reconciliation at a series of seminars in 2017-18, Oxford University announces.
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WW1 soldier’s Victoria Cross donated to Australian War Memorial
A Victoria Cross awarded to New Zealand-born soldier Lawrence Carthage Weathers has gone on permanent display at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.
Continue reading‘A legacy for future generations’ – Auckland Museum’s new remembrance gallery
A new gallery for New Zealanders to discover and commemorate those who’ve served their country in war has opened at Auckland War Memorial Museum.
Continue readingAuckland Museum’s new remembrance gallery – creating a legacy for WW1 Centenary
A new gallery for New Zealanders to discover and commemorate those who've served their country in war opened at Auckland War Memorial Museum on 10 November 2016.
Continue readingBucharest falls to the Central Powers – December 6 1916
Bucharest became the latest European capital to fall to the Central Powers during the Great War when German-led troops entered the city 100 years ago.
Continue readingCentenary Anniversary: Bucharest falls to Central Powers
6th December 1916: Bucharest became the latest European capital to fall to the Central Powers when German-led troops entered the city.
Continue reading100 Years Ago: Lloyd George becomes UK Prime Minister
David Lloyd George took office as British Prime Minister on 7 December 1916, replacing Herbert Asquith who resigned amid criticism of his war leadership.
Continue readingCentenary Anniversary: David Lloyd George becomes UK Prime Minister
7th December 1916: David Lloyd George took office as British Prime Minister, replacing Herbert Asquith.
Continue readingFocus on Prague photographer’s tribute to the Czechoslovak Legionnaires
Centenary News views Milan Kabelka’s photos, evoking actions fought by Czech and Slovak volunteers who sided with the Allies in pursuit of independence.
Continue readingFocus on Prague photographer’s tribute to the Czechoslovak Legionnaires
Centenary News views Milan Kabelka's photos, evoking actions fought by Czech and Slovak volunteers who sided with the Allies in pursuit of independence.
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