1914 Christmas Truce: The Football Match Facts
Explore the true story of the 1914 Christmas Truce football match between British and German soldiers. Discover the eyewitness accounts, makeshift balls, and the enduring legacy of humanity in WWI.
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Manhunt after village Christmas tree and war memorial felled
Durham Police release CCTV image after a cherished Christmas tree doubling as a WWI memorial was chopped down in Shotton Colliery. A crowdfunder for a replacement has been launched.
War Hero's Victoria Cross Fetches £318,000
The Victoria Cross awarded to Captain Reginald Haine for his bravery against 100 Germans has sold for £318,000. Discover the story of this WWI hero's incredible gallantry.
Moving WWI film 'Testament of Youth' praised by viewers
The 2014 war film 'Testament of Youth', starring Alicia Vikander and Kit Harington, is being hailed as a heartbreaking and worthy tribute to the fallen. Stream it now on Amazon Prime.
Veteran's WWI medals stolen on Armistice Day
A veteran's priceless collection of First World War medals was stolen from his Oxfordshire home while he attended an Armistice Day memorial service. Police are appealing for information.
Scottish WWI sniper killed 100 Germans, medals for sale
Discover the incredible story of a Scottish WWI sniper who personally killed 100 German soldiers and led a crack team that eliminated 3,000 enemies, with his military medals now coming to auction.
Sikh Soldiers: WWI's Forgotten Warriors
Discover how over 130,000 Sikh soldiers fought alongside British forces during the First World War, forming a crucial yet overlooked chapter in military history.
WWI soldier's message in bottle found after century
A poignant message from a First World War soldier has been discovered on a remote Australian beach, 107 years after it was cast into the sea from a troopship heading to Europe.
Remembrance Sunday parade cancelled over safety concerns
A historic Remembrance Sunday parade in Greater Manchester has been cancelled due to alleged health and safety concerns, sparking fury among veterans and residents who call it 'disrespectful' to fallen heroes.
Kipling's desperate WWI letters about missing son revealed
Newly discovered correspondence reveals the Jungle Book author's desperate search for his son John during the Battle of Loos, exposing a father's private torment behind the public patriotism.
YouTuber Slammed for Pokémon GO Stunt at War Memorial
Irish YouTuber 'Tofuu' is slammed online for a controversial video attempting to play Pokémon GO at the World War I memorial site in Beaumont-Hamel, a move branded as deeply insensitive and disgraceful.
Rare WWI Films Digitised and Available Online
Rarely seen World War I footage has been digitised and made available for public viewing, offering a unique insight into the lives of soldiers and civilians during the Great War.
Divers discover historic WWI shipwrecks in Orkney
A team of divers has uncovered remarkably well-preserved wrecks of German warships scuttled during World War I in Orkney's Scapa Flow, offering new insights into maritime history.
Victoria Cross valued at £250K on Antiques Roadshow
A jaw-dropping moment on BBC's Antiques Roadshow as a Victoria Cross medal, awarded for bravery in WWI, is valued at a staggering £250,000.
Family of nine RAF pilots spans from WWI to today
Discover the incredible story of a British family with nine generations of RAF pilots, including a WWI pioneer and a Chinook officer serving in the Middle East.
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