Help for Heroes has organised a 4×4 European rally to mark the Centenary of the First World War and the 70th anniversary of D-Day.
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International 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 reading‘India and the Great War’ Centenary commemoration project & conference
The United Services Institution, Centre for Armed Forces Historical Research, has launched a project with the Indian Ministry of External Affairs to highlight India’s contribution during the First World War.
Continue readingNational World War I Museum, Kansas City, Veterans’ Day weekend events
The National World War I Museum in Kansas City, USA, has planned a series of events on the 10th – 11th November 2013.
Continue readingPresident Hollande announces French Government’s plans for the Centenary
The French President, Francois Hollande, has announced that Germany’s head of state will take part in commemorations marking the 100th anniversary of France entering the First World War.
Continue readingÉlysée Palace announces French President’s Armistice Day 2013 programme
French President Francois Hollande will lead the country in marking the 95th anniversary of the end of the First World War tomorrow.
Continue readingSunday 11:00am: Queen leads Britain and Commonwealth representatives at London’s Cenotaph
Queen Elizabeth leads Britain in commemorating those who have fought in conflicts since 1914 on Remembrance Sunday 2013.
Continue readingAustralia and New Zealand mark Armistice Day 2013 with online archive
Australia and New Zealand were among the first nations to mark the 95th anniversary of the end of the First World War this year.
Continue readingDelhi War Cemetery marks Remembrance Day 2013
A Remembrance Day Ceremony was held at Delhi War Cemetery on the 10th November 2013.
Continue readingPoland celebrates its Independence Day as President appeals for “tribute to independence fighters”
Poland marked the 95th anniversary of its independence on the 11th November 2013.
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