The Western Front Association. Latest News
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READ THE STORY: The 'Unknown Major' no more
Researched by David Tattersfield, the Vice Chairman of The Western Front Association, this detective story shows how a c…
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REMINDER: Up Coming WFA National and Regional Conferences
Tally Ho Centre, Birmingham : 2 June 2018 7th President's Conference 'German Spring Offensives' Availability: al…
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THEATRE: 'Dear Chocolate Soldier' : From 1 June
Over a hundred years ago, a soldier in the trenches, Edwin Hassall of Leek found a Nestlé chocolate packet in a tr…
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TICKETS SELLING FAST: 'German Spring Offensives' 7th Western Front Association President’s Conference 2 June
If you are interested in attending the 7th WFA President’s Conference 'German Spring Offensives' on 2 June then please…
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BOOK NOW: ‘1918-2018: The End of the War and the Re-Shaping of a Century’
‘1918-2018: The End of the War and the Re-Shaping of a Century’ This important and unique conference will be taking …
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SPECIAL OFFER: 'Two Sides of the Same Wrong Penny: Gallipoli and the Western Front: A comparison' edited by Michael LoCicero with contributions from Gary Sheffield, Stephen Chambers and others.
Announcing the launch of the Western Front Association / Helion publication: Two Sides of the Same Wrong Penny: Galli…
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INTERVIEW: Jon Cooksey, Editor 'Stand To!' for over 10 Years
Jon Cooksey talks about his role as the editor of the journal of The Western Front Association 'Stand To!'. Archived …
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BUY the Limited Edition mug featuring Sir Douglas Haig's 'Backs to the Wall' Order of 11th April.
To commemorate the 1918 Spring Offensive, the Western Front Association has commissioned a Limited Edition mug feat…
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Commemorate the Labour Corps for The Unremembered
The Unremembered project is a national campaign to remember World War One’s army of workers – the Labour Corps. The L…
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Remember RAF 100
Join the Remember RAF100 project and commemorate air service personnel who lost their lives in WW1 2018 marks the cen…
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Join Tull 100 — Football Remembers
Earn your 'No Barriers' medal One hundred years after his death, the achievements of Walter Tull, the first man of bl…
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Benefits of Membership
The Western Front Association was formed in 1980 to maintain interest in the period 1914-1918, to perpetuate the memory, courage and comradeship of those on all sides who served their countries in France and Flanders and their own countries during the Great War. It does not seek to glorify war and is non-political. For a modest annual subscription, our members receive a wide range of benefits. In particular, belonging to the WFA provides you with the opportunity of meeting like-minded people to learn, share, explore and exchange information and knowledge in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. You will also receive our regular, high-quality publications Stand To! and Bulletin in total six times a year.
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The Western Front Association. Branch Events
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NEXT BRANCH MEETING - MONDAY 28TH MAY 2018
28 May 2018 19:00 Leicestershire & RutlandThe next meeting of the Leicestershire and Rutland Branch will be held on Monday, 28th May which is the Bank Holiday Mon…
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'Der Tag! German Spring Offensive 21st March 1918' by Clive Harris
31 May 2018 19:30 Kent (North West)The German Spring Offensive is often remembered for large swathes of ground being captures after years of stalemate o…
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Frances Hurd: Lives Interuppted - Ten Young Officers in the Great War
31 May 2018 20:00 Thames ValleyAn impulse bid online bought Frances a damp and dirty box of Edwardian photographs. Amongst them was one of a hockey tea…
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Sua Tela Tonanti - a talk by Keith Tebbutt
02 Jun 2018 13:30 Yorkshire (West Riding)Sua Tela Tonanti, usually translated as 'to the warrior his arms' was the motto of the Army Ordnance Corps ('Royal' from…
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'Crisis What Crisis? The U Boat Crisis Reconsidered
02 Jun 2018 14:30 WessexProfessor Eric Grove makes a welcome first visit to the branch. Professor Groves talk will examine the U Boat Crisis and…
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'From Brandhoek to Camp Bastion' by Jonathan Bell
04 Jun 2018 19:30 Lancashire (North)From Brandhoek to Camp Bastion by Jonathan Bell The development of battlefield medical services. IMAGE: Surgeo…
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'The Aisne 1918' with David Blanchard
05 Jun 2018 19:00 Kent (East)David Blanchard will give a talk on The Battle of the Aisne. IMAGE: Well-equipped German stormtroopers at the 3rd…
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"Running Out of Road. Supplying the BEF During the 100 Days Offensives. 1918". - By Rob Thompson
05 Jun 2018 19:30 ChesterfieldRob Thompson, an “accidental” military historian who prior to becoming an independent military historian taught at th…
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'8th Lincs: In the shadow of Bois Hugo' by Nigel Attar
06 Jun 2018 19:30 CambridgeshireThis talk looks at 8th (Service) Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment during the First World War - and this particular Kitch…
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The Western Front Association. National Events
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FREE: Study Day in Canterbury 'Culture in Captivity: Prisoners of War and Internees during the First World War'
01 Jun 2018 10:30Join Gateways to the First World War for a free study day at Westgate Hall, Canterbury, exploring the experiences of Pri…
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7th WFA President’s Conference 'German Spring Offensives' - 2 June 2018
02 Jun 2018 09:007th WFA President’s Conference 'German Spring Offensives' Speakers: Dr. Jonathan Boff: Crown Prince Rupprecht …
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FREE EVENT: Hidden Culture in Captivity Workshop for all ages
02 Jun 2018 11:00Join us for an explore and discover workshop for all ages. Find out about the varied experiences of prisoners of war, h…
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FREE ADMISSION: Hidden Culture in Captivity Lecture & Concert: Prisoners of War 1914-1918
02 Jun 2018 18:00You are invited to Westgate Hall, in the heart of Canterbury to experience a unique Lecture and concert on Prisoners of …
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The Women’s Land Army during the First World War
08 Jun 2018 18:30Helen Frost will be giving a talk on the Women’s Land Army during the First World War The focus will be on Northampt…
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FREE EVENT: 'Looking Back: Looking Forward: Reflections on the First World War Centernary'
12 Jun 2018 10:00Reflecting on the First World War centenary There has been a great variety of commemorative activity over the last f…
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‘Ascending the Learning Curve: The 32nd Division’s experience on the Western Front’ with Dr Stuart Mitchell
13 Jun 2018 17:30Dr Stuart Mitchell will be giving a public lecture at the University of Wolverhampton on Wednesday 13 June The title…
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'Ministry of Munitions Fire Brigade, HM Factory Gretna' with Nigel Crompton
21 Jun 2018 13:30Nigel Crompton of the Ox & Bucks branch is giving a talk called 'Ministry of Munitions Fire Brigade, HM Factory Gret…
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'Towards Victory' The Western Front Association York Conference 2018 - 7 July 2018
07 Jul 2018 09:00The Annual Western Front Association York Conference Speakers: Taff Gillingham: Tommies in 1918 Dr Peter Hodgkinso…
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‘The Winning Formula’ The Suffolk Branch Annual WWI Conference
11 Aug 2018 10:00‘The Winning Formula’ will be held at the University of Suffolk in Ipswich Saturday 11th August, starting at 10 am. …
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Remember: On This Day. 27 May 1918
The Western Front Association. Featured
Podcasts
Mentioned in Dispatches By Dr Tom Thorpe Podcasts on all aspects of the Great War from the UK's lea…
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Articles
Articles on every aspect of the First World War written by experts in their field. All are examples …
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Education
The Western Front Association was established to further knowledge of the First World War. In develo…
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World War I Book Reviews
Book Reviews by academics, amateur historians, WFA members and keen readers.
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