Centenary News volunteer writer Christopher J. Harvie is moved by haunting images of the Western Front underground captured by the American doctor and photographer, Jeff Gusky.
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1914 Siege of Maubeuge to be commemorated with two days of events
A two-day programme of commemorations is planned in Maubeuge to mark the siege of the French town by German troops in 1914.
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Chateau recalls historic Anglo-French meeting before the Marne
The Chateau which hosted a historic meeting between the British and French military commanders, as the Battle of the Marne was getting under way, is specially open to the public for a weekend of Centenary remembrance.
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100 Years Ago Today: the start of the Battle of the Marne
The Battle of the Marne started on September 5th 1914 with French and British forces launching a counterattack against the German army.
Continue reading1914 Siege of Maubeuge to be commemorated with two days of events
A two-day programme of commemorations is planned in Maubeuge to mark the siege of the French town by German troops in 1914.
Continue reading1914 Battle of the Marne remembered in Reims
France marks the centenary of the Battle of the Marne with commemorations in the city of Reims on September 12th 2014.
Continue reading100 years ago: Battle of the Aisne marks start of trench warfare
The Battle of the Aisne was fought 100 years ago as German troops pulled backed across northeastern France.
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French Prime Minister leads Centenary tribute to the fallen of the Marne
The French Prime Minister, Manuel Valls, has led commemorations marking the centenary of the Battle of the Marne.
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Centenary update: remembering the Battle of the Aisne
Paul Kendall reports for Centenary News on events in France marking the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Aisne, where trench warfare started in September 1914.
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London ‘Battle Bus’ leaves for Centenary Western Front tour
London Transport Museum’s restored First World War bus has set off on a tour of the former battlefields of Flanders and France.
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