Welcome to the Wales (South) branch of The Western Front Association.
Meetings are held every first Friday of the month between 7.30pm - 9.30pm unless stated otherwise
Venue: Fairwater Conservative Club, 61 Ely Rd, Cardiff CF5 2BY
The venue has ample free, illuminated car parking and is on the ground floor with good access for attendees of all abilities. There is a bar serving hot & cold drinks and food. Our Christmas meeting includes a social event with a small buffet, after the talk.
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Date |
Topic(s) |
Speaker(s) |
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06-Jun |
Response of Australian Medical Services to restoration of mobile warfare in 1918 (ZOOM) |
Thomas Scotland |
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04-Jul |
The Battle of Jutland |
Gavin Davies |
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01-Aug |
Royal Naval Response to U Boat Campaign (ZOOM) |
Graham Kemp |
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05-Sep |
The WW1 memorial I never knew about…until I found it! |
Jeremy Sparkes |
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03-Oct |
Military Justice during the Great War |
Prof. Lois Bibbings |
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07-Nov |
Welsh Warrior at Ypres 1914: Captain Hubert Rees |
Peter Hart |
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05-Dec |
Logistic Support in the BEF |
Viv John |
Members of the Western Front Association and non-members are equally welcome, and we encourage their attendance. It is suggested that attendees might wish to give a small donation towards the cost of the venue, the speaker’s expenses, and the cost of live streaming via Zoom. Those unable to attend in person who join in via Zoom and may wish to help the branch with a donation, can now do so safely via
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Upcoming Branch Events
Military Justice during the Great War
Military Justice during the Great War a talk by Prof. Lois Bibbings During the Great War (World War I), military justice was characterized by strict discipline, rapid trials, and often harsh punishments, especially in the early years of the war. Each army had its own legal system, but common features included: Field General Courts-Martial were u...
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Welsh Warrior at Ypres 1914: Captain Hubert Rees
Welsh Warrior at Ypres 1914: Captain Hubert Rees a talk by Peter Hart Peter Hart's Welsh Warrior at Ypres 1914: Captain Hubert Rees delves into the harrowing experiences of Captain Hubert Conway Rees during the early stages of World War I, particularly focusing on the First Battle of Ypres and the Battle of Gheluvelt. Drawing from Rees's persona...
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Logistic Support in the BEF
Logistic Support in the BEF a talk by Viv John Logistic support in the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) during World War I was a massive and complex operation that evolved significantly over the course of the war. Initially unprepared for prolonged conflict, the BEF had to rapidly adapt to the demands of industrialized trench warfare. Key Point...
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