TrenchMapper™
Study thousands of trench maps from the First World War. These maps are accurately geolocated onto modern mapping and it is possible to search for specific WW1 trench names. To benefit from the full capabilities of this, WFA members can go to the members' area to see the best detail.
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Pension Records
The Western Front Association's Pension Records page offers access to over six million digitised records from World War I, providing detailed information on soldiers who served, including service details, medical assessments, and family information.
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Searchable Magazine Archive
With thousands of articles across hundreds of magazines it has previously been impossible to locate keywords or phrases. Using this portal, members can search for anything from ‘Abacus’ to ‘Zulu’.
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Becoming a member of The Western Front Association offers a wealth of resources and opportunities for those passionate about the history of the First World War. Here's an overview of some of the numerous benefits:
Receive four issues annually of this prestigious journal, featuring deeply researched articles, book reviews and historical analysis.
Read post-WW1 era magazines, such as 'Twenty Years After', 'WW1 A Pictured History' and 'I Was There!' plus others.
With around 50 branches, there may be one near you. The branch meetings are open to all.
The WFA's YouTube channel features hundreds of videos of lectures given by experts on particular aspects of WW1.
Featured on the WFA's YouTube channel are modern day re-interpretations of the inter-war magazine 'I Was There!' which recount the memories of soldiers who 'were there'.
The WFA regularly makes available webinars which can be viewed 'live' from home. These feature expert speakers talking about a particular aspect of the Great War.
John Francis was born on 30 June 1887 in Edgbaston
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The Lancers - From the Boer War to the Great War
The evolving role of the Lancers during WW1
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Room 40 Codes and Ciphers
Who were the first codebreakers? learn more about them and their impact on the war
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Stories behind the soldiers buried or remembered in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff
Stories behind the soldiers buried or remembered in Cathays Cemetery, Cardiff
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The Life and Service of Sir Aylmer Hunter-Weston (Hunter Bunter)
David will tell of the life and service of Lieutenant General Hunter-Weston, and of his acievements and failiers throuout his militery career..
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The Battle of Cantigny
The first major offensive operation undertaken by the United States Army in the Great War
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'They really are a wonderful lot'. The Black Watch and Kitchener's Army.
As we near the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, Derek Patrick will share some of his research into the volunteers who enlisted with the famous Black Watch.
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