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.
Horace George Cecil Bowden was born in Reigate, Surrey, on 3 Jan 1897, to parents George and Ada (née Wraight)
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The Battle of Messines 1917. The prelude to the Battle of Passchendaele and the biggest man-made explosion before the A-bomb.
The Battle of Messines 1917. The prelude to the Battle of Passchendaele and the biggest man-made explosion before the A-bomb.
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Observers with the Royal Flying Corps
A welcome return for Colin who is an expert on all things 'air-war' - this time looking at the unsung heroes: the RFC observers
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Lost Opportunity – 22 August 1914
How the Battle of the Ardennes on 22 August 1914 had consequences for the whole war
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The Indian Corps on the Western Front
In 1914, Indian troops provided much-needed reinforcements to a beleaguered B.E.F.
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1915 – Lessons Learned but not Learned
The battles of 1915, most of them forgotten actions, what lessons were learned from these battles?
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