This was the main British counter-offensive by the Third and Fourth Armies in response to the four-month German onslaught of the Spring. It involved a major offensive against the German Second Army and opened with the Battle of Albert (21st-23rd Aug). Thi
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First day of the Somme & Researching YOUR Somme Tommy
In the first day of fighting alone, the most deadly of all, 19,290 Allied troops died, 35,493 were wounded, and 2,000 listed as missing. From among these vast numbers, it is possible – and extremely moving – to find out more about your ancestor’s role in
Military Photograph and Document Recognition
Forces War Records can offer a photo and document recognition service, which could help you learn more about the military individuals in your family
The Battle of Jutland May 31st 1916
Fought over 36 hours on May 31 1916, the Battle of Jutland was the only major battle of the war fought at sea, but became known as perhaps the largest surface battle in naval history due to the numbers of battleships and battlecruisers engaged.
A Basic Guide to the Orders & Medals Awarded in the Great War 1914-18
The aim of this tutorial is to help aid you with your genealogy search and understanding of the British and Commonwealth Campaign and Gallantry Medals awarded during the Great War of 1914-18.
Third Battle of the Aisne
In the early morning hours of May 27th 1918, 4,000 German guns opened fire on a long stretch of the Allied lines, beginning the Third Battle of the Aisne.
Meanings of Different Parts Of Military Medals
Military medals have been awarded to soldiers for hundreds of years. This will help guide you through all the parts and descriptions of campaign medals.
The Battle of the Lys 1918
The Battle, in its entirety, took place between 7th and 29th April 1918, and is also known as the Lys Offensive, the Fourth Battle of Ypres, the Fourth Battle of Flanders and Operation Georgette. It formed part of the 1918 German offensive in Flanders du
On 21 March 1918, the German army launched its spring offensive with Operation Michael
One hundred years ago today the German Army on the Western Front unleashed a series of massive attacks on the exhausted French and British Allies. READ MORE HERE:
Finding those who fell – The Great War 1914 -1918
Spurred on by the impending end of World War One Centenary — there is an increasing number of people starting to take a real interest in tracing their military ancestors. READ MORE HERE: