Germany plans to attack Paris and surprise the French by marching through neutral territory. On August 2, 1914 Germany asked ...

A NEWLY published book largely set in Craven tells the true story of two brothers who fought in the First World War.

A powerful classic play telling the story of true events in World War One is to be staged in Doncaster. Doncaster Little ...

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Early meetings were held at the Boys School in Station Road but by 1913 the Scouts had premises in Bell Street which they ...

John was my grandfather's cousin and his photo was found when researching our family history. Sadly no-one survives who knew John but his photo and the details of his service in World War 1 has been ...

Women used to waft white feathers at men in the streets during World War 1 to shame those who refused to fight for their ...

If World War 3 breaks out, there are likely to be ways to legally avoid being called up to fight for the UK - but you might ...

During World War One, while still a lieutenant in the Royal Engineers, Philip Neame arrived at the front lines during the attack at Givenchy, France in December 1914. Having led his sappers forward to ...

The Maesteg Community Hospital was first opened in 1914 to care for injured soldiers as they returned from World War One. It was built thanks to the local miners of the Llynfi Valley who donated a ...

In December 1914, British and German soldiers fighting World War I unofficially stopped combat to celebrate Christmas. Known as the Christmas Truce, the moment saw enemies sing carols, exchange gifts, ...

Christmas doesn’t stop a war, but it does put a bright circle around the date, making the distance from home and loved ones louder. That’s why the 1914 Christmas Truce keeps coming back on screen. For ...