France – Page 11 – First World War Centenary News Archive

July 14, 2014 CN Editorial Team

International Bastille Day Parade in Paris marks First World War Centenary

France’s major commemorations of the First World War Centenary start in earnest today (14th July 2014) at the Bastille Day parade in Paris.

July 21, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Battle of Fromelles Museum opens with tribute to Australia’s Western Front sacrifice

A museum commemorating the First World War Battle of Fromelles has been officially opened at a ceremony attended by Australia’s Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Michael Ronaldson.

July 25, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Your Loving Son: The Letters Home of Cuthbert H T Lucas 1914 – 1918

History teacher Steve Warburton begins a series of articles, based on the diaries and weekly letters home of Cuthbert H T Lucas, which reveal a unique perspective on the First World War from beginning to end.

Author: Steve Warburton

July 25, 2014 CN Editorial Team

Your Loving Son: The Letters Home of Cuthbert H T Lucas 1914 – 1918

July 26, 2014 CN Editorial Team

France thanks First World War allies with Champs Elysées photo exhibition

Paris will pay tribute to soldiers from home and abroad who fell fighting for the freedom of France in the First World War with an exhibition of 100 photos on the Champs Elysées.

End Date: 30 Sep 2014