Australia’s The Daily Telegraph states the UK Government may “downplay” the role of Australian forces during the First World War.
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UK states suggestion of Anzac “whitewash” during the Centenary is “completely wrong”
The UK has stated that any suggestions it will favour commemorating the “New Commonwealth” contribution during the First World War over Australia are “completely wrong”.
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100 Years Ago Today: The Lahore Division takes the field at Battle of Ypres
Soldiers of the Lahore Division of Britain’s colonial Indian Army went into action in Belgium for the first time on October 24th 1914. CN writer Christopher J. Harvie discusses a critical moment in the First Battle of Ypres.
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100 Years Ago Today: The Lahore Division takes the field at Battle of Ypres
Soldiers of the Lahore Division of Britain's colonial Indian Army went into action in Belgium for the first time on October 24th 1914. CN writer Christopher J. Harvie discusses a critical moment in the First Battle of Ypres.
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Britain honours First World War Victoria Cross soldiers in Pakistan
The British Government has unveiled a plaque in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, honouring three soldiers awarded the Victoria Cross during the First World War.
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Dulmial: the Pakistani ‘village with the gun’ honouring 460 First World War soldiers
The story of a small Punjab village’s significant contribution to the British war effort in 1914-18 is being brought to a wider audience for the Centenary.
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Dulmial: the Pakistani ‘village with the gun’ honouring WW1 soldiers who fought for Britain
A cannon displayed in the Pakistani village of Dulmial honours 460 soldiers who fought for Britain in the First World War. Dr Irfan Malik and Michael Noble tell the remarkable story.
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Dulmial: the Pakistani ‘village with the gun’ honouring WW1 soldiers who fought for Britain
A cannon displayed in the Pakistani village of Dulmial honours 460 soldiers who fought for Britain in the First World War. Dr Irfan Malik and Michael Noble tell the remarkable story.
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Neuve Chapelle Centenary March 2015: France pays tribute to role of Indian troops
Events are being held in France in March 2015 to remember the Indian soldiers who fought alongside the British Army at the Battle of Neuve Chapelle 100 years ago.
Continue readingNeuve Chapelle Centenary: Britain’s tribute to Indian forces
As well as India’s Centenary commemorations, Britain also honoured the First World War role of Indian soldiers on the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Neuve Chapelle.
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