France – Page 6 – First World War Centenary News Archive

November 17, 2013 CN Editorial Team

National Archives of France debate: ‘Two anniversaries in 2014: The Great War and the year 1944’

The National Archives of France will hold a debate focusing on the two anniversaries facing France in 2014: the Centenary of the First World War and the liberation of France in 1944.

November 27, 2013 CN Editorial Team

France’s “Great Collection” to mark First World War Centenary

More than one hundred collection points across France were visited by people in November 2013 as part of a project to collect material related to the First World War.

November 28, 2013 CN Editorial Team

First World War remains unearthed at the Ulster Tower, Somme

The Somme Association has announced that during roadworks and improvements at the Ulster Tower, First World War remains were discovered.

December 1, 2013 CN Editorial Team

France and New Zealand aim to strengthen Centenary links

The French Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Kader Arif, has visited New Zealand for talks aimed at strengthening educational and cultural ties during the First World War Centenary commemorations.

December 1, 2013 CN Editorial Team

French and German towns to share Centenary exhibition

La Voix du Nord reports that the towns of Douai in France and Recklinghausen in Germany are planning a joint Centenary exhibition.

December 7, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Reims closes Fort Pompelle for Centenary restoration

Fort Pompelle in Reims, France, has been closed as restoration work takes place in preparation for the Centenary of the outbreak of the First World War in 2014.

December 13, 2013 CN Editorial Team

South African artist’s work “The Lost Men France” to remember soldiers killed on the Somme

An installation by contemporary South African artist, Paul Emmanuel, will be displayed on the Somme as part of France’s First World Centenary Commemorations.

December 17, 2013 CN Editorial Team