Articles for First World War

Farage takes First World War-style bible to Donald Trump fundraiser
6 months, 1 week ago

Farage takes First World War-style bible to Donald Trump fundraiser

The Telegraph  

Nigel Farage has been pictured holding a First World War-styled edition of St John’s Gospel. The Reform UK leader was carrying a special centenary copy of the publication – which was produced for servicemen in the First World War – as he stepped out of a car to attend a London fundraiser for Donald Trump. The photograph of Mr Farage …

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Medals of First World War flying ace to be auctioned
1 year, 3 months ago

Medals of First World War flying ace to be auctioned

The Independent  

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Critics claim quality of Hunter boots plunged after production moved to China
1 year, 6 months ago

Critics claim quality of Hunter boots plunged after production moved to China

Daily Mail  

They were the stylish outdoor boots worn by many members of the Royal Family as well as celebrities, farmers - and those simply wanting to look their best for music festivals. Princess Diana wears Hunter boots in an engagement photo at Balmoral with Charles in 1981 Charles wears Hunter Argyll boots on his Llwynywermod Estate in Wales in July 2012 …

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First World War soldier finally laid to rest more than 100 years after his death
1 year, 7 months ago

First World War soldier finally laid to rest more than 100 years after his death

The Independent  

A First World War soldier has finally been laid to rest more than 100 years after his death, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. Speaking at the burial service she attended with her sister, Ms Jordan said: “Getting a letter five months ago from JCCC suggesting I could be related to a fallen First World War soldier whose body had …

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Remembrance Day 2021: All you need to know about day commemorating end of First World War
3 years, 1 month ago

Remembrance Day 2021: All you need to know about day commemorating end of First World War

Firstpost  

The day is observed with two minutes of silence on 11 am on 11 November as it marks the anniversary of the end of the First World War, when the armistice was signed between the Allied forces and Germany Remembrance Day is marked annually on 11 November to commemorate the end of the First World War on 11 November, 1918. …

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The 'Coolie' Corps: Why Indian Construction Workers, Janitors Were Unsung Heroes of First World War
4 years ago

The 'Coolie' Corps: Why Indian Construction Workers, Janitors Were Unsung Heroes of First World War

News 18  

Although official historical narratives remember the Indian soldiers who ‘contributed’ to the First World War by fighting for the British empire, there were more than 550,000 Indian men, who participated in the same war as ‘non-combatants’ whom no one remembers. She explains that although they were initially viewed as ‘racially subordinate and subjected to non-martial caste designations, they fought back …

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