Controversies – Page 8 – First World War Centenary News Archive

May 6, 2014 CN Editorial Team

‘Why is Canada botching the Great War Centenary?’

Historian J.L. Granatstein writes for The Globe and Mail about the apparent lack of "new money" for Canada's First World War Centenary commemorations.

May 7, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Turkish PM offers “condolences” for the “events of 1915”, while Armenia accuses Ankara of “genocide denial”

On the 23rd April 2014, Turkey’s Prime Minister offered his “condolences” to Armenians who had family members that died during what the Prime Minister described as “the events of 1915”.

May 8, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Gimmicks are insulting First World War Centenary, says historian

A warfare historian has claimed events lined up to mark the Centenary of the First World War, such as a football match backed by Prince William, are gimmicks which are insulting to the heroism and horrors experienced by those who gave their lives.

May 9, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Warfare historian hits out at “gimmicks” used to remember First World War centenary

Dr Clare Makepeace says plans to remember the Christmas Truce with a football match are turning the Centenary into nothing more than a series of gimmicks.

Author: Dr Clare Makepeace

May 9, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Warfare historian hits out at “gimmicks” used to remember First World War centenary

Dr Clare Makepeace says plans to remember the Christmas Truce with a football match are turning the Centenary into nothing more than a series of gimmicks.

May 28, 2014 CN Editorial Team

The photograph which reveals the “muddled and mangled” history of assassin Gavrilo Princip

In a special article for Centenary News, author Tim Butcher reveals the myths and historical mistakes which surround the story of gunman Gavrilo Princip.

Author: Tim Butcher

May 28, 2014 CN Editorial Team

The photograph which reveals the “muddled and mangled” history of assassin Gavrilo Princip

In a special article for Centenary News, author Tim Butcher reveals the myths and historical mistakes which surround the story of gunman Gavrilo Princip.

May 29, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Arthur Machen and his regret at starting the First World War myth of the Angels of Mons

Rosalie Parker, publicity officer of The Friends of Arthur Machen, explains how the First World War myth of the Angels of Mons grew out of a fictional story by the Welsh writer.

Author: Rosalie Parker

May 29, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Arthur Machen and his regret at starting the First World War myth of the Angels of Mons

Rosalie Parker, publicity officer of The Friends of Arthur Machen, explains how the First World War myth of the Angels of Mons grew out of a fictional story by the Welsh writer.

June 26, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Britain tells France to “refrain from displaying European Union flags” during Centenary

The Telegraph reports that Britain has privately told France to refrain from displaying the EU flag during Centenary commemorations.