France – Page 37 – First World War Centenary News Archive

July 25, 2018 CN Editorial Team

Turn of the tide on the Marne – July 1918

Battles in northeastern France 100 years ago signalled a crucial shift in the First World War, as the Allies gained the advantage over the Germans.

July 27, 2018 CN Editorial Team

New film remembers ‘forgotten’ Salonika campaign

A newly-released short film focusses on the First World War campaign in the Balkans which drew in 600,000 Allied troops from across the globe.

August 8, 2018 CN Editorial Team

100 years ago – Battle of Amiens & start of the ‘Hundred Days’

The first in a series of Allied offensives which culminated in the First World War Armistice was launched against German positions near the French city of Amiens on 8 August 1918.

August 8, 2018 CN Editorial Team

The American First Army comes into being

Patrick Gregory on the creation of the American First Army in August 1918, a sign of growing US strength in World War I.

August 8, 2018 CN Editorial Team

The American First Army comes into being

Patrick Gregory on the creation of the American First Army in August 1918, a sign of growing US strength in World War I.

Author: Patrick Gregory

August 9, 2018 CN Editorial Team

Royal tribute for Battle of Amiens Centenary

At this week’s centenary commemorations, the Duke of Cambridge paid tribute to Allied cooperation delivering the success of the Battle of Amiens in August 1918.

August 10, 2018 CN Editorial Team

The Battle of Amiens, and what it meant for ending WW1

Dr Glyn Prysor, Chief Historian at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission – talking to Centenary News – summarises the significance of the Battle of Amiens.

August 27, 2018 CN Editorial Team

France & Germany to host Armistice Centenary ‘Youth for Peace’ forum

Hundreds of young people from Europe and neighbouring countries will meet in Berlin in November 2018 to develop present-day ideas for peace in the light of issues raised by the end of the First World War 100 years ago.

September 1, 2018 CN Editorial Team

Centenary revival for opera of love & betrayal in WW1 France

An opera based on the true story of stranded British soldiers who were sheltered by French villagers from 1914-16 is being revived for a First World War Centenary production.

September 2, 2018 CN Editorial Team

Central Powers start to break – September 1918

A glance at events 100 years ago this month, as Bulgaria was forced out of the First World War, and multiple offensives on the Western Front convinced Germany’s supreme commanders of the need for a ceasefire.