Today I’m sharing a wonderful three-page article by an “Old Sweat” from the First World War. Unfortunately the author is unknown however his reminisces would suggest he was in the Cavalry and chose to put his thoughts on paper some years after the war. It’s possible the piece was written for a […]
On July 8th the Commonwealth War Graves Commission made a significant update to their website to commemorate the centenary of the First World War. For those of us researching soldiers the most welcome […]
A beautiful short film on the history of The Artists Rifles during the First World War, produced by Cass Productions for 1914 – Hampshire’s Big Theme. Many famous artists and writers joined the regiment including Paul Nash, Wilfred Owen and Edward Thomas. The 11-minute film showcases much of their work and […]
Last week I was contacted by the great-nephew of Corporal George Storie who identified his great-uncle in my postcard of the 1/7th Royal Scots. Storie was a Musselburgh soldier who […]
Take a moment to watch this beautiful animation by Aardman to commemorate the First World War and the opening of the Imperial War Museum’s new First World War Galleries in London on July 19, 2014. Wonderful!
This is the second in a series of articles highlighting the experiences of Private John Denholm of the 16th Battalion (Canadian Scottish) during the First World War. Articles will be published on the 100th anniversary of […]
In a previous article I criticized the CBC for being ‘missing in action’ when it came to First World War centenary coverage. However my claim was nipped in the bud by CBC Radio when they aired an excellent selection of programs in the week leading up to the 100th anniversary of the assassination of […]
This is the first in a series of articles highlighting the experiences of Private John Denholm of the 16th Battalion (Canadian Scottish) during the First World War. Articles will be published on […]
This is an original photograph of Kaiser Wilhelm II with his entourage taken sometime during the First World War. While there is nothing noted on the back there is a […]
Since last autumn I’ve closely monitored First World War Centenary media coverage in Canada and Britain. In the UK the “big push” is underway and engaged on all media fronts: print, radio, television and the […]
