The Australian Government is developing a ‘Remembrance Trail’ in France and Belgium, as part of its efforts to mark the Centenary of the First World War.
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Australians on the Western Front 1914-1918: The Australian Remembrance Trail in France and Belgium
The Australian Government is developing a 'Remembrance Trail' in France and Belgium, as part of its efforts to mark the Centenary of the First World War.
Continue readingAustralians on the Western Front 1914-1918: The Australian Remembrance Trail in France and Belgium
The Australian Government is developing a 'Remembrance Trail' in France and Belgium, as part of its efforts to mark the Centenary of the First World War.
Continue readingRemains of three unknown First World War South African soldiers buried at Tyne Cot Cemetery, Belgium
Flanders News has filmed the burial service of three First World War South African soldiers, which were discovered in 2011.
Continue readingUNESCO to highlight “underwater cultural heritage” for First World War Centenary with conference
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation is planning to mark the Centenary of the First World War with a conference on “underwater heritage”.
Continue readingHistory of the Tamines massacre of the 22nd August 1914 in Belgium
A Belgian blog recounts the events of the Tamines massacre on the 22nd August 1914.
Continue readingCentenary Countdown: Germany declares war on France; Belgium rejects German ultimatum
Belgium refuses to allow Germany to occupy it and rejects the ultimatum sent to it. Germany declares war on France for "acts of aggression".
Continue readingCentenary Countdown: Germany declares war on France; Belgium rejects German ultimatum
Today marks exactly one year before the 100th anniversary of the German declaration of war on France.
Continue readingCentenary Countdown: Britain declares war on Germany after violation of Belgian neutrality
Today marks exactly one year before the 100th anniversary of the British declaration of war on Germany after the violation of Belgium’s neutrality.
Continue readingCentenary News provides an overview of European First World War Centenary plans
Centenary News provides an overview of what we know about Centenary plans in Belgium, Britain, France, Germany, Russia, as well as Sarajevo.
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