The Western Front Association has begun four days of commemorations marking the Centenary of the first British troops leaving for France in 1914.
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Battle of the Aisne Centenary to be marked with two days of commemorations in September 2014
Thousands of soldiers killed at the Battle of the Aisne, where trench warfare started in 1914, are to be remembered at a special Centenary event in France.
Continue readingTahiti remembers the First World War in the Pacific
Commemorations are taking place in French Polynesia today to mark the Centenary of general mobilisation for the First World War.
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Western Front Association day of Centenary commemorations in France for the BEF
The Western Front Association is holding a series of events in France today to mark the first arrivals of British troops 100 years ago.
Continue readingBelgium 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.
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Conference kicks off interest in commemorating America’s role in World War One
Allison Finkelstein writes about a kickoff Centennial Trade Show and conference which brought together people interested in commemorating America’s involvement in World War 1
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Conference kicks off interest in commemorating America’s role in World War One
Allison Finkelstein writes about a kickoff Centennial Trade Show and conference which brought together people interested in commemorating America's involvement in World War 1
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Top officials gather in Serbia to commemorate the Battle of Cer
International officials laid wreaths at a ceremony commemorating the Serb victory over the Austro-Hungarians at the Battle of Cer in 1914.
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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.
Continue readingBattle 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.
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