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Commemorating the attack on Riqueval Bridge : one of the greatest battles fought by the British Army
The attack on the St Quentin Canal was one of the greatest battles ever fought by the British Army.
Once taken, on 29 September 1918, the Riqueval Bridge became a vital supply line over the St Quentin Canal for artillery, tanks, trucks and men.
Hear about the daring attack by Captain Charlton to take the bridge with nine men.
Hear about the ass...
Professor Gary Sheffield pays tribute to his predecessor as Honorary President of The Western Front Association, Professor Peter Simkins MBE
I would like to pay tribute to my predecessor as Honorary President of the Western Front Association, Professor Peter Simkins MBE. Peter has been active in the WFA over many years, latterly in the Cheltenham and Gloucester branch. When Corelli Barnett stepped down, Peter was an obvious choice to succeed him as President of the WFA, as he is o...
One Day Conference : 'To End All Wars? The Aftermath and Legacy of The First World War'
Registration at 09:30am SPEAKERS Professor Gary Sheffield, (University of Wolverhampton, President of The Western Front Association): ‘Hinge of the 20th Century: The Aftermath of the First World War’ Gerry White, (Island of Ireland Trustee, WFA): 'From Gunner to Guerrilla - Tom Barry's Road to Rebellion' Venue: Port Centre, Alexandra Rd, North...
CANCELLED 8 April : 'Amateur Soldiering Tradition in Britain and the Empire 1899 to 1945' with Professor Gary Sheffield
Gary Sheffield, Honorary President of The Western Front Association will be speaking at this event on the amateur soldier in the British Arm over five decades: through the South African War, First and Second World Wars. The organisers say that places will be strictly limited with an entry cost of £8 payable on the door. Please email the organis...
ONLINE: The Morale and Discipline of British and Anzac troops at Gallipoli
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The presentation will be live and online. It will commence at 8.30am (that is not a typo) UK time. The reason for the early start time is to enable this to be broadcast at a reasonable time in Australia and New Zealand. In this talk, Professor Gary Sheffield explores the morale, discipline and combat motivation of British, Australian and New Ze...
The Armistice Day Commemoration at the Cenotaph, 11 November 2021
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The Western Front Association has hosted the ceremony at the Cenotaph on the 11th November each year since 1994. There is a compilation of photographs from this even here on The Western Front Association YouTube Channel.
The Fear of Invasion Strategy, Politics, and British War Planning, 1880-1914 By David G. Morgan-Owen
Oxford University Press, £65.00, vi + 250pp, hb, index, notes and refs. ISBN: 978–019–880–519–9 [2022 Prices: £74 Hardback, £25 Paperback, £22 Kindle] [This review first appeared in Stand To! November 2018 Ed. 113 'The Armistice Remembered. Stand To! is the journal of The Western Front Association and is now published four times a year]. Occasi...
The Western Front Association is delighted to announce the winners of its inaugural Masters Grant Scheme.
The Western Front Association Masters Grant Scheme is offered to provide postgraduate students the opportunity to enrich their research and thus elevate their dissertation on a First World War topic. This first iteration of the award saw a range of topics proposed. The judging panel, made up of The Western Front Association President Professor...
Desert Campaigns and the Armies of the British Empire, 1914-42
Our January meeting follows its usual format with Professor Gary Sheffield (Thames Valley Branch Member and Honorary President of the WFA) speaking to us on the subject of: Desert Campaigns and the Armies of the British Empire, 1914-42 As always, a meeting not to be missed
The Western Front Association PhD Grant Scheme is open for 2023
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The Western Front Association is proud to announce that the PhD Grant Scheme is launched for 2023. The aim of the scheme is to provide research scholars the opportunity to enrich their research so that it makes a new and definitive contribution to the knowledge of the First World War. To support PhD researchers in making these important contribu...
London Pride Conference: The London Territorial Force in Peace and War, 1908-1921
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Doors Open at 9.30 (conference starts at 10.00) to 16.30. The London Pride Conference in 2024 aims to offer a comprehensive exploration of the history and influence of the London Territorials during the years 1908 to 1921. The conference provides an opportunity for the authors of an edited volume of the same name, due to be published by Helion &...
Army Officers of the British Empire in the two world wars
Prof Gary Sheffield - 'Army Officers of the British Empire in the two world wars Our February meeting will have Branch member Gary Sheffield give his annual talk to he branch about his latest research - definitely not to be missed
Announcing the full line up of speakers for the London Pride Conference on 15 June
The Western Front Association is delighted to be hosting the London Pride Conference on 15 June. The event aims to provide a thorough exploration of the history and influence of the London Territorials during the years 1908 to 1921. The London Pride Conference provides an opportunity for the authors of an edited volume of the same name, due to b...