Author Chris Dickon explains how many American volunteers were already Great War veterans in 1918 as the US built up its own army for action in Europe.
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The Americans who served with Allied forces through WW1
Author Chris Dickon explains how many American volunteers were already Great War veterans in 1918 as the US built up its own army for action in Europe.
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100 Years Ago: ‘In Flanders Fields’ poet John McCrae dies
The Canadian doctor, soldier and poet who wrote In Flanders Fields died in France on 28 January 1918. Author Chris Dickon reflects on John McCrae's life and legacy.
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100 Years Ago: ‘In Flanders Fields’ poet John McCrae dies
The Canadian doctor, soldier and poet who wrote In Flanders Fields died in France on 28 January 1918. Author Chris Dickon reflects on John McCrae’s life and legacy.
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Battle of Amiens Centenary – Ballot opens for August commemorations
A ticket ballot opens today (March 9) for commemorations in France marking the centenary of the Battle of Amiens, the UK Government announces.
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100 Years Ago – Field Marshal Haig calls for ‘Backs to the Wall’ fight to the last
‘There is no other course open to us but to fight it out,’ British commander Sir Douglas Haig ordered on 11 April 1918, rallying his troops against fresh German advances threatening the Channel ports.
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Memorial dedicated to millions of horses lost in the Great War
The horses, mules and donkeys from all sides who never returned from the First World War have been honoured with their own memorial in Britain.
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Global heritage honour for CWGC Casualty Archive
Archive documents recording the commemoration of the 1.7 million Commonwealth dead of the First and Second World Wars are to be added to a UNESCO world heritage register.
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To End All Wars? – Legacies of WW1 conference in Ypres, August 2018
Leading historians will discuss the aftermath and commemorative legacies of the First World War at a conference in Ypres from August 22-25.
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Centenary News countdown to the Armistice
A reminder of some of the main events shaping the last four months of the First World War in 1918 – together with an update on forthcoming centenary commemorations.
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