leJDD reports that the Tour de France will mark the Centenary of the First World War with a special route through sites of importance during the conflict in 2014.
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Centenary Countdown: Germany declares war on France; Belgium rejects German ultimatum
Today marks exactly one year before the 100th anniversary of the German declaration of war on France.
Continue readingCentenary Countdown: Germany declares war on France; Belgium rejects German ultimatum
Belgium refuses to allow Germany to occupy it and rejects the ultimatum sent to it. Germany declares war on France for "acts of aggression".
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Centenary News provides an overview of European First World War Centenary plans
Centenary News provides an overview of what we know about Centenary plans in Belgium, Britain, France, Germany, Russia, as well as Sarajevo.
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Centenary News provides an overview of European First World War Centenary plans
Centenary News provides an overview of what we know about Centenary plans in Belgium, Britain, France, Germany, Russia, as well as Sarajevo.
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Villages in the Reims area to co-ordinate plans to mark First World War Centenary
The French villages of Berméricourt, Brimont, Courcy and Loivre are making preparations to mark the First World War Centenary.
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Remains of French First World War soldier unearthed during trench restoration
The Huffington Post has reported that the remains of a French First World War soldier – Albert Dadure – have been unearthed during a Centenary project to restore trenches from the conflict.
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Five unknown First World War soldiers to be buried in services in France this week
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has announced that the remains of five unknown First World War soldiers, and a rededication service for another, will take place in August 2013.
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Commonwealth War Graves Commission releases photographs of First World War soldier burials
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has made available photographs from the burial services of five unknown First World War soldiers and the rededication service of another.
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Butte de Warlencourt First World War burial mound to be “renewed and preserved” for Centenary
The Western Front Association has announced that it will “extensively improve” the burial mound at the Butte de Warlencourt in France, which was the scene of British losses during the Battle of the Somme.
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