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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Bromsgrove Preparatory School awarded WFA Quality Mark for Teaching and Learning about the First World War
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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.
Ace in a Day: instances of WW1 airmen shooting down multiple opponents in a single day
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Born at Espeyrac, Aveyron on 13 October 1884, Louis was a farmer.
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The Shimmering Blue; Lincolnshire Aviation in World War One
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The 12th Lancers Moy , 28th August 1914. How to get it right first time !
An examination of the cavalry action at Moy de L'Aisne 28th August 1914
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The U-boat Campaign and Anti-submarine Strategy, Tactics and Operations in the Great War
What was the German tactic of unrestricted submarine warfare and what other strategies did they use during the Great War?
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