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1.5 million pages of unit war diaries digitised
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
UK armed forces in documentary looking at the importance of music to personnel now and 100 years ago.
Beating Retreat is set to be even more spectacular for 2014.
More than 1,000 schools have already signed up to give their pupils the chance to visit the First World War battlefields.
The Orkney Islands will host a commemorative event for descendants of those who fought in the Battle of Jutland.
Prime Minister announces plans to mark the Centenary of the Gallipoli Campaign.
Her Majesty The Queen will join thousands at the Cenotaph to remember the fallen of all conflicts.
10,000 people will march past the Cenotaph on 11 November in ‘A Nation’s Thank you - The People’s Procession’.
Historians, novelists and former military chiefs among those selected
Poignant personal messages written by tens of thousands of Britain’s fallen First World War heroes are being made public online for the first time through an innovative project set up by Her Majesty’s Court and Tribunal Serv…
Official Commemorative Programme document for the service at Tyne Cot cemetery on Monday 31 July 2107.
Our blog on how the First World War changed lives across Britain.
Communities Ministers are leading tributes to the bravery of World War One heroes.
Defence Secretary joined military leaders, politicians, King and Queen of the Belgians and members of the British Royal Family at Tyne Cot
David Cameron announces £5 million funding to preserve war memorials on a visit to Flanders.
The historic centenary is to be commemorated by a 4-year programme of national acts of remembrance, UK-wide cultural initiatives and educational opportunities.
Eric Pickles' speech commemorating the Victoria Cross recipients of the First World War who were born overseas.
How the government is working with partners to mark the 100th anniversary of the Great War.
Minister for Communities joins servicemen, cadets and Lambeth residents in a commemoration service for a First World War hero.
Dame Maud McCarthy, has been honoured with an English Heritage Blue Plaque at her former home in Chelsea, London.
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