The British generals staged a massive artillery bombardment and sent 100,000 men over the top to take the German trenches. They were confident of victory. But the British soldiers were unable to ...
Over 100 years on from the start of the First World War, the British Army is learning about ... War still resonate with serving soldiers today. WW1: Did the machine-gun save lives?
He worked with Brasserie de Silly to create a coppery, red British beer to satisfy the thirst of his fellow soldiers. After the war, Sgt Payne married his Belgian sweetheart Emilie Timmermans ...
The giant thank you will go on tour throughout the UK during August and visit the following cities: Charles Byrne, director general of The Royal British Legion, said they were "making a plea to ...