Soldiers of the Empire: international encounters in the Great War, then and now
In this lecture, Professor Peter Stanley (University of New South Wales, Australian Defence Force Academy) looks at the ways the Great War opened up connections between parts of the British Empire and its peoples.
Peter suggests that the war created connections - ironically, connections which time obscured as national identities and sentiments also stimulated by the Great War came to dominate the way we think about it.
Becoming a member of The Western Front Association (WFA) offers a wealth of resources and opportunities for those passionate about the history of the First World War. Here's just three of the benefits we offer:
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.
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'.
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