A man has made available photographs taken by his great-grandfather, Lt. Walter Koessler, during his time as a German officer in the First World War.
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Unseen World War I photos: German Trenches
A man has made available photographs taken by his great-grandfather, Lt. Walter Koessler, during his time as a German officer in the First World War.
Continue readingUnseen World War I photos: German Trenches
A man has made available photographs taken by his great-grandfather, Lt. Walter Koessler, during his time as a German officer in the First World War.
Continue readingGermany calls for Britain to avoid “celebratory” tone for Centenary
The Telegraph reports that Norman Walter, of Germany’s London Embassy, has called for Britain to avoid a “celebratory” tone for the Centenary.
Continue readingGermany denies reports it called for Britain to avoid a “celebratory” tone for the Centenary
Spiegel Online reports that the German Foreign Ministry has denied reports in the British press that it attempted to influence the tone of Britain’s Centenary plans.
Continue readingRecently discovered photos of Imperial German Flying Corps show “live for today attitude”
An album of 130 photos discovered in Essex, England, shows members of the Imperial German Flying Corps during the First World War drinking champagne and celebrating.
Continue readingFamily memories of the German front line in the First World War
Centenary News contributor Claire Wotherspoon shares the recollections of her German great grandfather, who served at the Somme.
Continue readingFamily memories of the German front line in the First World War
Centenary News contributor Claire Wotherspoon shares the recollections of her German great grandfather, who served at the Somme.
Continue reading1914-1918: The Palatinate in the First World War and its Centenary plans
Dr. Ludger Tekampe of the Historical Museum of the Palatinate writes for Centenary News about the impact of the First World War in the Palatinate.
Continue reading1914-1918: The Palatinate in the First World War and its Centenary plans
Dr. Ludger Tekampe of the Historical Museum of the Palatinate writes for Centenary News about the impact of the First World War in the Palatinate.
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