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Silly Facts about the Great War Most of us are fairly well
Silly Facts about the Great War Most of us are fairly well versed on many of the facts of the Great War, but there are some that are so quirky that t...

One Hundred Years ago Today: In Britain, Asquith gives the
One Hundred Years ago Today: In Britain, Asquith gives the “We will never sheathe the sword....” speech at the Guildhall and announced the Great ...

One Hundred Years ago Today: Belgium forces cooperate with
One Hundred Years ago Today: Belgium forces cooperate with Franco-British Troops against the Germans between Ostend and Nieuport. All three sides su...

One Hundred Years ago Today: City of Antwerp falls to the
One Hundred Years ago Today: City of Antwerp falls to the German forces. Parts of the British Royal Naval Division and 18,000 Belgian forces cross i...

One hundred years ago today: First battle of Aisne
One hundred years ago today: First battle of Aisne begins. German Naval ship Hela sunk by British Submarine E9. Four day battle for Brussels begins...

In Honour of Andrew Tweedhope who died one hundred years ago to
In Honour of Andrew Tweedhope who died one hundred years ago to todays date: Rank Lance Corporal Number 5954 Unit/Corps 2nd Dragoons, Royal S...

One hundred years ago today many men were fighting for their
One hundred years ago today many men were fighting for their lives. The following picture should bring home to everybody that although many men were ...

The Siege of Maubeuge, 25th August - 8th September 1914 The
The Siege of Maubeuge, 25th August - 8th September 1914 The French town of Maubeuge comprised a major fort sited on Frances northern border with Bel...

Maurice Dease Maurice Dease was a 24 years old lieutenant in
Maurice Dease Maurice Dease was a 24 years old lieutenant in the 4th Battalion, The Royal Fusiliers, and was awarded the VC for his actions on 23rd A...