RTBF reports that the former prime minster of Belgium has revealed more details about plans to commemorate the Centenary of the First World War in the Tour de France 2014.
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International Peace Symposium, Brussels, November 2013
The Government of Flanders is organising an International Peace Symposium on the 4th November 2013.
Continue readingFirst World War database: ‘Trench Journals and Unit Magazines of the First World War’
ProQuest is launching a new database – Trench Journals and Unit Magazines of the First World War – which will provide access to primary sources from the conflict.
Continue readingFirst World War database: ‘Trench Journals and Unit Magazines of the First World War’
ProQuest is launching a new database – Trench Journals and Unit Magazines of the First World War – which will provide access to primary sources from the conflict.
Continue readingInternational leaders invited to Belgian city of Liège for Centenary
It has been announced that more than fifty heads of state will be invited to a ceremony in the Belgian city of Liège on August 4th 2014, to mark the start of the Centenary of the First World War.
Continue readingPlugstreet 1914-1918 Experience to open in Belgium, November 2013
A new interpretation centre – scheduled to open in November 2013 – looks to guide visitors around the Ploegsteert area of Belgium, reports Centenary News’ Dan Hayes.
Continue readingPlugstreet 1914-1918 Experience to open in Belgium, November 2013
A new interpretation centre – scheduled to open in November 2013 – looks to guide visitors around the Ploegsteert area of Belgium, reports Centenary News' Dan Hayes.
Continue readingLiege’s Fort Loncin tells tale of 1914 Belgian resistance
Centenary News contributor Dan Hayes reports on how the garrison of Fort Loncin, near Liège, secured an enduring place in Belgian history.
Continue readingLiege’s Fort Loncin tells tale of 1914 Belgian resistance
Centenary News contributor Dan Hayes reports on how the garrison of Fort Loncin, near Liège, secured an enduring place in Belgian history.
Continue readingBelgium’s Princess Astrid pays tribute to First World War soldiers on trip to India
News Track India reports that Princess Astrid of Belgium has paid tribute to First World War soldiers as she leads a trade delegation to India.
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