First World War
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More than 100 First World War skeletons discovered in Belgian trench
Speed Read Experts will attempt to identify the soldiers, some as young as 15, in order to bury them ‘with full military honours’
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The seven best war films ever made
The Week Recommends From sweeping and heroic to disturbing and claustrophobic, the war movie continues to ignite the imaginations of audiences worldwide
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Anzac Day: what happened at Gallipoli?
In Depth Harry and Meghan lay wreath at Hyde Park in dawn service to commemorate fallen soldiers
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Lost Australian WWI submarine found 103 years later
In Depth Wreck of HMAS AE1 discovered off Papua New Guinea
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First World War composite photos bring past to life
In Depth Then-and-now images put snapshots of the Great War in a 21st century setting
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Remembrance Day: why do we fall silent and wear poppies?
In Depth The meaning behind the traditions used to commemorate those who died for their country
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Remembrance Day: why do we fall silent and wear poppies?
In Depth The meaning behind the traditions used to commemorate those who died for their country
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Why the Battle of the Somme was so significant
In Depth Commemorations are taking place in Thiepval to mark centenary of infamous World War One battle
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Poppy row: Fifa may punish FA for The Last Post and silence
Speed Read Investigation into tributes at England vs Scotland game is set to be widened, but a fine is likely
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Fifa poppy row: Remember, the FA banned Somme visit at Euro 2016
In Depth England players will wear poppies against Scotland next week, but they were told not to visit WWI memorial in the summer
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Euro 2016: England denied the chance to mark Somme centenary
Speed Read Plans to visit WWI memorial at Thiepval 'scuppered' as three-hour round-trip could affect players' performance
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WWI Christmas truce: how football stole the glory of others
In Depth Mythology of match on no-man's land should not eclipse the sacrifices of other sports
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Armistice Day: British cities during WWI and now - in pictures
Speed Read Remembering the First World War on the home front 100 years on
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Our World War: a fitting swansong for doomed BBC3
In Depth Drama of a young man's refusal to join a British deserter's firing squad makes memorable TV
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