CN Editorial Team – Page 56 – First World War Centenary News Archive

April 21, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Is America “indifferent” to the First World War Centenary?

Mike Neiberg, member of the International Society for First World War Studies, discusses the Centenary of the First World War in America.

April 22, 2013 CN Editorial Team

BBC plans for Centenary drama attract controversy

The BBC has commissioned a First World War Centenary drama, which has attracted controversy from some British newspapers for “plans to give British and German troops equal prominence”.

April 22, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Australian Anzac Centenary Board suggestions lead to additional $25 million funding for Anzac Centenary

Australia’s Prime Minister and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister on the Centenary have announced recommendations made by the Anzac Centenary Board will be supported by an extra $25 million of funding.

April 22, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Life on the German Home Front during the First World War examined for Centenary News: how did German society adapt?

The First World War brought about significant changes to the way people lived their lives on the home front in Germany, writing for Centenary News, Claire Wotherspoon reports.

Author: Claire Wotherspoon

April 22, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Life on the German Home Front during the First World War examined for Centenary News: how did German society adapt?

The First World War brought about significant changes to the way people lived their lives on the home front in Germany, writing for Centenary News, Claire Wotherspoon reports.

April 22, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Rush to repair First World War cemetery as Centenary nears

Don Melvin of the Associated Press writes about repairs to Commonwealth War Grave Tyne Cot in Belgium in preparation for Centenary visitors.

April 23, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Australian state of Queensland launches website to promote Centenary events

The government of the Australian state of Queensland has launched a website to provide a focal point for promoting and obtaining information about events commemorating the Centenary.

April 23, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Burial of British First World War soldiers at Honourable Artillery Company Cemetery in France

The BBC is providing live coverage of the burial of two British First World War soldiers at the Honourable Artillery Company Cemetery in Ecoust-St. Mein near Arras in France.

April 24, 2013 CN Editorial Team

New Zealand announces almost $1.7 million funding for Centenary projects

New Zealand’s Internal Affairs Minister has announced that almost $1.7 million has been granted to 17 Centenary projects by the New Zealand Lottery Grants Board.

April 24, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Commonwealth War Graves Commission press release gives details of British and unknown First World War soldier burials

The remains of two First World War British soldiers were re-interred at the Honourable Artillery Company Cemetery in Ecoust-St. Mein near Arras in France, on 23rd April 2013.