Celebrating those who served in the Women’s Royal Naval Service (W.R.N.S) and those who have served or are currently serving in the Royal Navy. READ MORE HERE:
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The Battle of Cambrai 1917
This was the day that tanks were used en masse for the first time in the history of warfare as the Battle of Cambrai 1917 began. READ MORE HERE:
An Englishman, Irishman, Scotsman and a Welshman.
The village cemetery at Nouvelles on the outskirts of Mons is like any other in this part of Belgium and yet within it, there are nine white headstones, which tell a remarkable story. READ MORE HERE:
Collection Release – Pipers of Scottish and overseas Regiments during the Great War 1914-18.
Did your relative serve with the Pipers of Scottish and overseas Regiments during 1914-18? Perhaps he received an award for his bravery or loyal service. Find out by searching our BRAND NEW COLLECTION – ‘Pipers of Scottish and overseas Regiments during t
The Battle of Jutland – The only major Naval engagement of the First World War
The Battle of Jutland took place in the North Sea, North West of Denmark. It was the first time that the new Dreadnought Battleships, developed in the early 1900s had come to blows and only the third time that the big Steel Battleships had engaged each ot
22nd April 1915 – The Second Battle of Ypres, 1915.
During WWI, the Second Battle of Ypres was fought from 22nd April to 25th May 1915 for control of the strategic town of Ypres in western Belgium. It was the first mass use by Germany of poison gas on the Western Front.
Five Minute Tutorial – Find out which medals your military ancestor was entitled to wear
Find out which medals your military ancestor was entitled to wear
10 Facts you may not know about ANZAC Day
Anzac day marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War.
Conscription – The First Bill Of Conscription Introduced To British Parliament
Today (27th January 2017) marks 101 years since Prime Minister Herbert Asquith’s government passed the 1916 Military Service Act and introduced conscription to the British Isles. READ MORE HERE:
QUICK GUIDE TO – Researching YOUR Somme Tommy.
The Battle of the Somme was Britain’s biggest and bloodiest battle and there is a high chance that a member of your family fought there. Helen Tovey, Editor of ‘Family Tree Magazine’ runs through 16 key sources that can help you trace them in WW1. READ M