News – Page 97 – First World War Centenary News Archive

September 3, 2014 CN Editorial Team

‘Painting the Great War’ – Exhibition of paintings by Paul Woods

Athy Heritage Centre-Museum in Ireland opens an exhibition of paintings by artist Paul Woods on September 7th 2014 as part of its First World War Centenary events.

End Date: 07 Oct 2014

September 4, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Chateau recalls historic Anglo-French meeting before the Marne

The Chateau which hosted a historic meeting between the British and French military commanders, as the Battle of the Marne was getting under way, is specially open to the public for a weekend of Centenary remembrance.

September 4, 2014 CN Editorial Team

US First World War soldier poised for top bravery honour, almost 100 years on

A black American soldier could finally be decorated with his country’s highest bravery medal, almost a century after his heroic actions during the First World War.

September 5, 2014 CN Editorial Team

100 Years Ago Today: the start of the Battle of the Marne

The Battle of the Marne started on September 5th 1914 with French and British forces launching a counterattack against the German army.

September 10, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Centennial Countdown Blog Posting for August 2014

The latest Centennial Countdown posting by the American First World War blogger Dennis Cross – covering August 1914.

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 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.