The State Library of Queensland has launched a five year programme of initiatives to commemorate the First World War and Anzac Centenary.
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State Library of Queensland launches ‘Q Anzac 100: Memories for A New Generation’
The State Library of Queensland in Australia has launched a five year programme of initiatives to commemorate the First World War and Anzac Centenary.
Continue readingGerman War Graves Commission plans youth exchange programme with Italy for Centenary
The German War Graves Commission is planning a “youth exchange” programme for Germans and Italians, focusing on Germany’s largest First World War PoW camp.
Continue readingItalian Senate passes Stability Law: Centenary funding confirmed
The Italian Senate has passed the country’s Stability Law, setting out the country’s budget for 2014.
Continue readingEmilia-Romagna region of Italy prepares to commemorate First World War Centenary
A bill submitted at the end of 2013 seeks to “raise awareness & disseminate information about the events, people & places of memory associated with the First World War” in the Emilia-Romagna region.
Continue reading‘Martyrs’ Memorial March’: Turks commemorate Battle of Sarikamish
Thousands of Turks are taking part in a march which commemorates the First World War Battle of Sarikamish.
Continue readingBritish Government accused of “whitewash” in favouring Centenary commemorations for “New Commonwealth” over Australia
Australia’s The Daily Telegraph states the UK Government may “downplay” the role of Australian forces during the First World War.
Continue readingFrench and German Presidents to mark Centenary in Alsace on August 3 2014
Centenary News learns that Germany’s President, Joachim Gauck, will join French President François Hollande in Alsace to mark the Centenary of the start of the First World War.
Continue reading1914 – The Middle of Europe: The Rhineland and the First World War
1914 – Mitten in Europa: Das Rheinland und der Erste Weltkrieghas been established by the Rhineland Regional Council (LVR) to mark the Centenary of the First World War in the region.
Continue reading1914 – The Middle of Europe: The Rhineland and the First World War
1914 – Mitten in Europa: Das Rheinland und der Erste Weltkrieg has been established by the Rhineland Regional Council (LVR) to mark the Centenary of the First World War in the region.
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