France – Page 18 – First World War Centenary News Archive

January 6, 2015 CN Editorial Team

Thiepval Memorial to be restored for 2016 Somme Centenary

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has announced a major project to restore the Thiepval Memorial in France in readiness for the Battle of the Somme Centenary in 2016.

January 14, 2015 CN Editorial Team

Reflections on three Boston World War One exhibitions

Susan Werbe has attended three World War I exhibitions in her hometown of Boston, Massachusetts and has written her reflections in a feature for Centenary News.

Author: Susan Werbe

January 14, 2015 CN Editorial Team

Reflections on three Boston World War One exhibitions

Susan Werbe has written a piece for Centenary News reflecting on three WWI exhibitions currently on display at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; the Boston Athenaeum; and the Massachusetts Historical Society.

January 14, 2015 CN Editorial Team

Reflections on three Boston World War One exhibitions

Susan Werbe has written a piece for Centenary News reflecting on three WWI exhibitions currently on display at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; the Boston Athenaeum; and the Massachusetts Historical Society.

January 26, 2015 CN Editorial Team

Sounds of the First World War play on at museum in the Somme

An exhibition devoted to the music and sounds of 1914-18 has been extended at the Museum of the Great War in Péronne, close to the Somme battlefields of northern France.

February 14, 2015 CN Editorial Team

‘Earth and Steel’ – Display of Great War archaeology coming up in Arras

The French city of Arras is to host an exhibition of First World War archaeology, starting on April 9th 2015, the 98th anniversary of the Battle of Arras.

February 22, 2015 CN Editorial Team

Neuve Chapelle Centenary March 2015: France pays tribute to role of Indian troops

Events are being held in France in March 2015 to remember the Indian soldiers who fought alongside the British Army at the Battle of Neuve Chapelle 100 years ago.

March 10, 2015 CN Editorial Team

100 Years Ago Today: Battle of Neuve Chapelle

Britain launched its first set-piece offensive on the Western Front on March 10th 1915, attacking the Germans at Neuve Chapelle in Northern France.

March 13, 2015 CN Editorial Team

Neuve Chapelle Centenary: India tribute in France

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is urging people to remember India’s First World War sacrifice, as commemorations are held today (March 13th 2015) to mark the centenary of the Battle of Neuve Chapelle.

March 15, 2015 CN Editorial Team

India honours the fallen at Neuve Chapelle Centenary remembrance

India’s Ambassador to France, Arun K.Singh, took part in commemorations on March 13th 2015 marking the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Neuve Chapelle.