Tributes have been paid to First World War holders of the Victoria Cross at ceremonies to mark the laying of the first commemorative paving stones in their honour.
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Royal Canadian Navy remembers launch of submarine service in 1914
The Royal Canadian Navy has marked 100 years of service in submarines which began within hours of Canada entering the First World War.
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Kenya remembers start of East Africa campaign in 1914
The spread of the First World War to East Africa has been remembered with a series of Centenary events in Kenya.
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1914 Siege of Maubeuge to be commemorated with two days of events
A two-day programme of commemorations is planned in Maubeuge to mark the siege of the French town by German troops in 1914.
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New Zealand marks centenary of occupying Samoa
New Zealand has held commemorations to mark the occupation of Samoa at the start of the First World War.
Continue reading1914 Siege of Maubeuge to be commemorated with two days of events
A two-day programme of commemorations is planned in Maubeuge to mark the siege of the French town by German troops in 1914.
Continue reading1914 Battle of the Marne remembered in Reims
France marks the centenary of the Battle of the Marne with commemorations in the city of Reims on September 12th 2014.
Continue reading100 years ago: Battle of the Aisne marks start of trench warfare
The Battle of the Aisne was fought 100 years ago as German troops pulled backed across northeastern France.
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French Prime Minister leads Centenary tribute to the fallen of the Marne
The French Prime Minister, Manuel Valls, has led commemorations marking the centenary of the Battle of the Marne.
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Pope Francis delivers Centenary warning against a new world war
Pope Francis has used a First World War Centenary pilgrimage to warn of the dangers of a third global conflict.
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