The opening stages of the First World War campaign that remains the largest single battle in US history, described by Patrick Gregory.
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Islay marks centenary of HMS Otranto tragedy
The loss of a First World War troopship carrying American soldiers to Europe in October 1918 has been remembered on the Hebridean island of Islay.
Continue readingKick-starting the Meuse-Argonne: The American Army goes again on Western Front
Patrick Gregory on the relaunch of America’s stalled offensive in northeastern France 100 years ago.
Continue readingKick-starting the Meuse-Argonne: The American Army goes again on Western Front
Patrick Gregory on the relaunch of America's stalled offensive in northeastern France 100 years ago.
Continue readingArmistice Centenary events round-up, October/November 2018
A Centenary News look at some of the national, international and local commemorations coming up to mark the end of the First World War 100 years ago.
Continue readingThe last days of WW1 – October/November 1918
A Centenary News glance at key events in the closing days of the Great War, as the Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian Empires stopped fighting, and Germany too edged towards a ceasefire.
Continue readingArmistice Centenary events update – November 2018
An update on some of the national, international and local commemorations coming up to mark the end of the First World War 100 years ago this month.
Continue reading100 years ago – breaking news of the ‘False Armistice’
James Smith revisits the story of how premature reports of an end to the Great War flashed around the world on 7 November 1918.
Continue reading100 years ago – breaking news of the ‘False Armistice’
James Smith revisits the story of how premature reports of an end to the Great War flashed around the world on 7 November 1918.
Continue readingThe Armistice – the Guns of the Great War fell silent 100 years ago today
The Armistice ending the First World War was agreed in Marshal Foch’s train at Compiègne early on the morning of 11 November 1918, coming into effect at 11 o’clock.
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