Welcome to the Thames Valley branch of The Western Front Association.
We meet on the last Thursday of each month at 8.00pm.
Members of The Western Front Association and non-members are equally welcome.
We ask for a modest donation of £4 on the door which includes sandwiches after the meeting. A bar is also available.
Any new visitors will be assured of an welcoming and friendly atmosphere among a group of like-minded enthusiasts.
VENUE: Berkshire Sports & Social Club, Sonning Lane, Reading RG4 6ST.
Future Meetings:
TBC
Upcoming Branch Events
The First World War contribution of Dulmial Village, in present day Pakistan
Dr Irfan Malik: The First World War Contribution of Dulmial Village, in Present Day Pakistan This illustrated talk tells the story of the 460 soldiers (including both of the speaker’s great grandfathers, Captain Ghulam Mohammad and Subedar Mohammad Khan) from Dulmial Village - then part of the Indian Empire, now in present-day Pakistan - who fou...
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The German capture of Fort Douaumont 25 February 1916
Christina Holstein : The German capture of Fort Douaumont 25 February 1916 The surprise capture of Fort Douaumont was as much a triumph for the Germans as it was a shock for the French and its effect on the battlefield was immediate. For the next eight months the Germans fought to hold on to their prize despite constant bombardment, a massive in...
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My War Too - the Children of the Great War
Dr Viv Newman : My War Too - The Children of the Great War Long overshadowed by the evacuees of the Second World War, the story of those who were young in World War One has been almost long overlooked by historians. This talk explores how the tragedy of war impacted upon the very youngest members of society. From war games in the nursery to bein...
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