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Proclamation of an Irish Republic, April 1916 – official British despatches
Following the nationalist uprising and proclamation of an Irish Republic, April 1916 – see the official British despatches
Legends, myths and realities of the Christmas truce, 1914
The article on the truce which has been in this site for many years has now undergone a thorough expansion: see http://www.longlongtrail.co.uk/battles/battles-of-the-western-front-in-france-and-flanders/winter-operations-1914-15-western-front/legends-myths-and-realities-the-christmas-truce-1914/
How many battalions held the Western Front?
A report considered by the British War Cabinet held on 30 December 1916 included details of the relative infantry manpower on the […]
Removal of “Feedback” tab from this site
A note for visitors: the “feedback” tab that previously appeared on the right-hand side of this website has been removed. The tab was added for […]
How to find a soldier’s number
Millions of men served in the army. You need to do everything you can to make sure that you can spot your […]
Was the Australian Official History more truthful than the British?
This article was originally an essay submitted as part of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in the course […]
Renumbering of soldiers on arrival in theatre of war
From 1916 onwards it became common for an infantry man to be transferred to a different regiment or corps when he arrived […]
The Salonika Campaign Society
The Salonika Campaign Society is an excellent association for anyone interested in the campaign in Salonika during the Great War. Full adult […]
Rev. George Smissen MC
George Smissen is no ordinary hero: in many ways he can be ranked up there with with some better-known Chaplains of the British […]