Centenary News looks ahead to the some of the major First World War anniversaries which will be remembered in 2016.
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US WWI Memorial design announced
The winning design for a US National World War I Memorial in Washington will be announced on January 26th 2016.
Continue readingJutland Centenary 2016: Programme of naval lectures in London
A series of lectures about the British navy in the First World World War is being held at the Army & Navy Club, London, to mark the Centenary of the Battle of Jutland.
Continue readingJapan in the First World War – London lecture
Japan's role in the First World War is the focus for a lecture in London, hosted by The Japan Society, on February 15th 2016.
Continue readingTicket applications close for Lochnagar Crater Somme Centenary memorial service
Ticket applications for admission to the July 1st Somme Centenary commemorations at Lochnagar Crater in France close on February 15th 2016.
Continue readingVerdun Centenary – Commemorations marking start of 1916 battle
Ceremonies at Verdun on February 21st 2016 remember the start of the 10-month battle between the French and German armies in 1916.
Continue readingNew Zealand Home Front exhibition in Auckland
The differing experiences of New Zealanders left at home during the First World War are explored in the latest centenary exhibition at Auckland War Memorial Museum.
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Wilfred Owen’s birthday marked with arts festival
18th March 2016 marks 123 years since the birth of Wilfred Owen. To commemorate the Great War poet’s birthday, the UK museum dedicated to his memory is hosting a festival in his honour.
Continue readingGallipoli Centenary Education Project Schools Conference
The UK-based Gallipoli Centenary Education Project is holding a national conference for schools in Birmingham on March 14th 2016.
Continue readingBerlin photo exhibition marks Battle of Verdun Centenary
Pictures of Verdun by British photographer Michael St Maur Sheil are showing at a Franco-German centenary exhibition in Berlin until March 31st 2016.
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