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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The Battle of the Somme "I Was There !" Latest episode 'I Filmed the Somme Advance' by Lt G H Malins
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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.
Alexander Boyne Fotheringham was born 26 April 1894 in Leith.
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Soldier photographers of the Great War
This talk examines photographs taken by serving British soldiers during the First World War.
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August 1914 - Follow a Supply Column and others through mobilisation and the total chaos of the opening weeks of the Great War
Roy Larkin returns to talk on another aspect of the Army Service Corps
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The 9th (Service Battalion) The Cheshire Regiment 1914-1920
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Total War and Women Footballers - The Dagenham Invincibles of World War One
The story of the top women's football team in the First World War.
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Lessons from the Mud: 55th (West Lancashire) Division at Third Ypres
Found in a local archive, a preserved series of notes has enabled Paul to understand how the commanders adjusted tactics between the battles in 3rd Ypres
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An introduction to the R. E. Tunnelling Companies 1915 – 1918
An exploration of the vital, often misunderstood role British Tunnelling Companies played in trench warfare during WWI on the Western Front.
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