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August 5, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Reflections on the August 4th commemoration events in Belgium

The Centenary News Editor spent August 4th in Belgium – attending the Liège and Mons events. He sent in reports for Centenary News from both locations, but here’s his personal account, looking back on the day.

August 16, 2014 CN Editorial Team

100 Years Ago Today: Germans capture Liège fortresses; and Austro-Hungarian troops move further into Serbia

100 years ago today, on August 16th 1914, German forces capture the last of the fortresses at Liège; and 200,000 Austro-Hungarian troops move further into Serbia, where they encountered strong resistance.

August 16, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Belgium remembers civilian atrocity victims of 1914

Belgian 'Martyr Cities' will hold commemorations between August 16 and September 6 2014 to remember victims of atrocities at the start of the First World War.

End Date: 06 Sep 2014

August 22, 2014 CN Editorial Team

First clash between British and German troops in 1914 remembered near Mons

Commemorations have been held in Belgium on the Centenary of the first shots fired by British troops on the Western Front in the First World War.

August 23, 2014 CN Editorial Team

August 23rd 2014: Belgian King visits Dinant on Centenary of First World War massacre

King Philippe of the Belgians is attending commemorations in Dinant today for 674 civilians who were shot by the invading German Army 100 years ago.

August 23, 2014 CN Editorial Team

100 Years Ago Today: the Battle of Mons between British and German forces

The Battle of Mons on August 23rd 1914 was the first action seen by the British Expeditionary Force during the First World War.

August 23, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Battle of Mons Centenary to be marked with day of commemorations on August 23 2014

The Belgian town of Mons has announced more details of commemorations to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Mons in August 2014.

August 25, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Former First World War enemies stand together in Mons to honour the fallen of 1914

The Belgian town of Mons has led a day of solemn tributes to all those who fell in the opening battle between the British and German Armies on August 23rd 1914.

August 25, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Reflections on remembrance in Mons, 100 years after the battle

Journalist Pat Sweet offers her personal view of two days of events remembering the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Mons.

Author: Pat Sweet

August 25, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Reflections on remembrance in Mons, 100 years after the battle

Journalist Pat Sweet offers her personal view of two days of events remembering the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Mons.