Three British soldiers of the First World War have been buried at Commonwealth cemeteries after the discovery of their remains in France.
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French maritime museum explores the Mediterranean sea war of WW1
A new exhibition at France’s National Maritime Museum in Toulon invites visitors to discover the ‘still unknown’ role of sea power during the First World War.
Continue readingPrince Charles and First Minister to join Scotland’s Battle of Loos tribute
Prince Charles and Scotland’s First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, are to attend the Battle of Loos centenary commemorations in Dundee on September 26th 2015.
Continue reading‘The Chimp Who Went to War’ – family event at UK National Archives
One of the more unusual operations of the First World War is the focus for a family event at the UK National Archives in London on October 3rd 2015.
Continue readingEdith Cavell network ‘sent Allies secret intelligence’ – former UK security chief
There’s clear evidence that Edith Cavell’s close associates were involved in gathering intelligence, says a former head of Britain’s security service in a BBC programme.
Continue readingFirst World War Victoria Cross presented to the Australian War Memorial
The medals of Australia’s most decorated First World War soldier are to go on display at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.
Continue readingLoos Centenary – CWGC launches battlefield remembrance trail
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has launched a remembrance trail for visitors to the battlefields of Loos ahead of this week’s Centenary commemorations.
Continue readingLoos Centenary – charity republishes soldier’s first-hand story of the battle
A British soldier’s description of the Battle of Loos has been republished for the Centenary by the charity, Blind Veterans UK.
Continue reading100 Years Ago Today: start of 3 major Anglo-French offensives in Champagne, Artois and Loos
The offensives that started on September 25th 1915 were the Second Battle of Champagne, the Third Battle of Artois and the Battle of Loos.
Continue readingBattle of Loos 1915 – Scotland’s tribute to the fallen in Dundee
Centenary News reports from Dundee on Scotland’s commemorations, attended by Prince Charles and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, marking the Centenary of the Battle of Loos.
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