First World War holders of the Victoria Cross born overseas are remembered on 145 commemorative paving stones, unveiled at the UK’s National Memorial Arboretum on March 5th 2015.
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Gallipoli Centenary: Royal dates in UK and Turkey announced
Queen Elizabeth and senior members of the Royal Family are to attend ceremonies on April 25th 2015 marking the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli campaign.
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Leeds remembers Indian student who fought as Yorkshire volunteer
Historians have shed new light on the story of the only Indian soldier among a group of Yorkshire volunteers who fought on the Western Front. Peter Alhadeff reports.
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Leeds remembers Indian student who fought as Yorkshire volunteer
Historians have shed new light on the story of the only Indian soldier among a group of Yorkshire volunteers who fought on the Western Front. Peter Alhadeff reports.
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100 Years Ago Today: Battle of Neuve Chapelle
Britain launched its first set-piece offensive on the Western Front on March 10th 1915, attacking the Germans at Neuve Chapelle in Northern France.
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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Neuve Chapelle Centenary: India tribute in France
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is urging people to remember India’s First World War sacrifice, as commemorations are held today (March 13th 2015) to mark the centenary of the Battle of Neuve Chapelle.
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India honours the fallen at Neuve Chapelle Centenary remembrance
India’s Ambassador to France, Arun K.Singh, took part in commemorations on March 13th 2015 marking the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Neuve Chapelle.
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British author accuses media of ignoring black contribution to First World War
British historian Stephen Bourne has accused British broadcasters and newspapers of ignoring his latest book on black British history.
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100 Years Ago Today: Allied naval assault on the Dardanelles
An armada of British and French warships attempted to force the Turkish Dardanelles Strait on March 18th 1915.
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