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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Read moreBecoming 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 Hargreaves was born in Burnley in 1894, the son of John and Mary Hargreaves
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The Butterworth Brothers
Four brothers from the Butterworth family were killed in the Great War.
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A Tale of Two Quadrilaterals
Comparison of the attack in 1916 on the Quadrilateral at Ginchy and the Quadrilateral on the Hindenburg line in 1918.
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William Coltman: Bravery under fire
William Harold Coltman VC, DCM and Bar, MM and Bar - the highest decorated soldier of the British Army.
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Robert Keable - Utterly immoral First World War Chaplain
"Scandal, bestseller, and Hollywood: the shocking true story behind Robert Keable’s Simon Called Peter."
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