Articles on every aspect of the First World War written by experts in their field. Some are were first published in Stand To! or Bulletin, others have been researched and written for the web. If you would like to contribute an article please get in touch.
Horses on the Western Front by Elspeth Johnstone
Horses on the Western Front by Elspeth Johnstone (This article first appeared in Gun Fire pp38-52. …
Read MoreHooge in the the ‘Wipers Times’
The Wipers Times was published by soldiers fighting in the front line. It was produced by British so…
Read MoreThe African American Experience in World War One
There are several reasons why most Americans are not interested in World War One: they came to it …
Read MoreHMS Zubian: A Tale of Two Halves
On 15 February 1907 the first of the new Tribal Class destroyers, HMS Cossack, was launched and over…
Read MoreEducation 2022 : Animals at War – The Winners
This year’s autumn competition for school invited students in Key Stage 3 students (12-14 year olds)…
Read MoreThe Even Shorter, Sadder Military Career of Thomas Beech
Thomas Beech’s military service in the Great War lasted officially for thirty-five days. He attested…
Read MoreQueen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve by Sue Light
A permanent reserve for Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve (QAIMNS) was f…
Read MoreDrowned close to shore: the loss of two American Troopships in 1918
In 1918 the small island of Islay off the west coast of Scotland would witness the full brunt of the…
Read MoreFrom Munich Trench to Ziggy Stardust
One of the frequently ‘bypassed’ places on the Somme Battlefield is the Redan Ridge. Scorching in su…
Read MoreShackleton’s Pall Bearer
William Sandison, oldest of eight children, was born on the 4th of January, 1898. His post-war exper…
Read MoreThe Munitionette’s First Heavy Shell. The Struggle to produce Munitions 191…
If, in modern warfare, fuel is the blood of victory, then munitions – in all their varied forms – ar…
Read MoreWar Art with David Cohen
The late David Cohen made a huge contribution to The Western Front Association during his lifetime…
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