The World War I Fatalities Who Were Reported Dead, But Survived
During World War I, many families dreaded a visit from the telegraph boy. A few terse words explaining that their son had died in the…
WWI Re-enactors Banned from Taking Antique Rifles to France
Members of the Great War Society, a WWI re-enactment group which represents the Accrington Pals, has come under scrutiny for anti-terror laws after attempting to…
“Soldier With Sad Eyes” Identified as World War I Hero
Lieutenant Frank Roberts, a Welsh soldier who was severely wounded at the First Battle of the Somme, had his image used in a music video…
Remains of Black Watch Soldier Linked to Relatives After 100 Years
Lance Corporal John Morrison, from Brodie, was killed in World War I after serving in the 1st Battalion Black Watch (Royal Highlander). His remains were…
Images of War Roundup – By Mark Barnes
Here we go again with a roundup of recent Great War titles in the Images of War range from Pen & Sword publishers. For the…
Have You Forgotten Yet? – The First World War Memoirs of C. P. Blacker – Review by Dr Wayne Osborne
A curious title for an at times curious book. It is a Great War Memoir but with a difference. Blacker began writing this book, which…
Couple’s Quest to Thank Every Fallen Commonwealth Soldier of World War I
Steve and Nancy Binks of Colwyn Bay – Conway, in the UK – set off with a trailer in 2012. This was not a typical…
Tank Men – The Story Of The First Crews
The Tank Museum is marking the centenary of the first tank attack in history with a new exhibition focusing on pioneering tank soldiers. Tank Men:…