The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has appointed Victoria Wallace, Chief Executive of Leeds Castle, as its next Director General. She succeeds Alan Pateman-Jones who’s standing down in June 2014.
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Medals on show at The British Museum reveal German view of First World War
As part of the First World War Centenary commemorations, the British Museum in London is looking at the German experience of the conflict with an exhibition of medals made by artists.
Continue readingChancellor Merkel opens special First World War Centenary exhibition in Berlin
The German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, has opened a special exhibition marking the Centenary of the First World War at the German Historical Museum in Berlin.
Continue readingFinnish wreck diving team find German First World War submarine
The wreck of the German submarine SM U-26 has been found in the Gulf of Finland.
Continue readingLeading European archives to discuss their First World War exhibitions
First World War exhibitions commissioned from the archives of leading European libraries will be discussed at a public event hosted by the Institut Français in London on 19th June 2014.
Continue readingEducation in Germany before and after the First World War – part two
Centenary News contributor Claire Wotherspoon continues her series on German education with an article on what happened in schools after the First World War
Continue readingEducation in Germany before and after the First World War – part two
Centenary News contributor Claire Wotherspoon continues her series on German education with an article on what happened in schools after the First World War
Continue readingGerman President hosts international First World War Centenary debate in Berlin
German President Joachim Gauck has invited international historians to Berlin for a day of remembrance and discussion of the First World War and its legacy.
Continue readingCentenary Countdown: key dates coming up to mark 100th anniversary of the First World War
Centenary News lists the major commemorations taking place in July and August 2014 to mark the outbreak of the First World War 100 years ago.
Continue readingGerman President warns of Europe’s challenges in First World War Centenary year
German President Joachim Gauck has urged Europe to ‘stand up with self-confidence for all that unites us’ in a speech marking the Centenary of the First World War.
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