Australia’s The Daily Telegraph states the UK Government may “downplay” the role of Australian forces during the First World War.
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UK states suggestion of Anzac “whitewash” during the Centenary is “completely wrong”
The UK has stated that any suggestions it will favour commemorating the “New Commonwealth” contribution during the First World War over Australia are “completely wrong”.
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‘War and Colonies 1914-1918’ conference & exhibition organiser interview
The organiser of an international conference about colonies and the First World War, Olivier Litvine, speaks to Centenary News about the project.
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‘War and Colonies 1914-1918’ conference & exhibition organiser interview
The organiser of an international conference about colonies and the First World War, Olivier Litvine, speaks to Centenary News about the project.
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‘War and Colonies 1914-1918’ photographic exhibition
A phtographic exhibition focusing on colonial troops during the First World War has been made available online.
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International conference and photographic exhibition: ‘War and Colonies 1914-1918’
A conference exploring the impact of the First World War on colonial peoples will be held in Dhaka to mark the Centenary of the First World War.
Continue readingInternational conference and photographic exhibition: ‘War and Colonies 1914-1918’
A conference exploring the impact of the First World War on colonial peoples will be held in Dhaka to mark the Centenary of the First World War.
Continue readingNeuve Chapelle Centenary: Britain’s tribute to Indian forces
As well as India’s Centenary commemorations, Britain also honoured the First World War role of Indian soldiers on the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Neuve Chapelle.
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‘India Remembers’ – campaign to highlight Indian sacrifice since 1914
A campaign ‘to transform the culture of remembrance’ in India has been launched in Delhi on the centenary of a noted Indian cavalry charge during the Battle of the Somme.
Continue readingUpdate on ‘Far From the Western Front’ – exhibition focussing on South Asia’s soldiers
Centenary News visits a London exhibition highlighting the First World War contribution of the men who served in the colonial Indian Army and their families.
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