To commemorate the centenary of the First World War years (1914-1918).
In Memoriam - Ypres:
A plaque in Ypres - in memoriam, for all citizens of Ypres, victims of wars 1914-1918 and 1939-1945.
A plaque in Ypres - in memoriam, for all citizens of Ypres, victims of wars 1914-1918 and 1939-1945.
Lest We Forget:
Originally penned in the poem 'Recessional', by Rudyard Kipling.
Originally penned in the poem 'Recessional', by Rudyard Kipling.
World War One Trenches:
On the Western Front, during World War One, much of the war was spent in trenches; long, narrow ditches dug into the earth where soldiers lived together day and night.
On the Western Front, during World War One, much of the war was spent in trenches; long, narrow ditches dug into the earth where soldiers lived together day and night.
Pozieres British Cemetery:
The British Cemetery and Pozieres Memorial is located on the D929 Albert-Bapaume road, just south of the village of Pozieres; and 6km north-east of Albert.
The British Cemetery and Pozieres Memorial is located on the D929 Albert-Bapaume road, just south of the village of Pozieres; and 6km north-east of Albert.
The Archduke Franz Ferdinand and Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg were interred at Artstetten Castle.
Saint Mihiel American Cemetery:
The 1918 Battle of Saint-Mihiel, from September 12th to 15th, was the first independent battle of the American Expeditionary Force in the First World War.
The 1918 Battle of Saint-Mihiel, from September 12th to 15th, was the first independent battle of the American Expeditionary Force in the First World War.
Fort De Douaumont - Verdun:
The Battle of Verdun was the longest single battle of World War One.
The Battle of Verdun was the longest single battle of World War One.
Armistice Clearing In Compiegne:
Fighting on the Western Front ceased at the 11th hour; on the 11th day, of the 11th month after The Armistice was signed in the forest of Compiegne in 1918.
Fighting on the Western Front ceased at the 11th hour; on the 11th day, of the 11th month after The Armistice was signed in the forest of Compiegne in 1918.
Their Name Liveth For Evermore:
Many travel companies offer battlefield tours in Belgium and France, but it's easy enough to do it on your own with a quality guidebook, map and brochures from the local tourist office.
Many travel companies offer battlefield tours in Belgium and France, but it's easy enough to do it on your own with a quality guidebook, map and brochures from the local tourist office.
Remembrance Sunday is the second Sunday in November, the Sunday nearest to 11th November - Armistice Day.
