TrenchMapper™
Study thousands of trench maps from the First World War. These maps are accurately geolocated onto modern mapping and it is possible to search for specific WW1 trench names. To benefit from the full capabilities of this, WFA members can go to the members' area to see the best detail.
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Pension Records
The Western Front Association's Pension Records page offers access to over six million digitised records from World War I, providing detailed information on soldiers who served, including service details, medical assessments, and family information.
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Searchable Magazine Archive
With thousands of articles across hundreds of magazines it has previously been impossible to locate keywords or phrases. Using this portal, members can search for anything from ‘Abacus’ to ‘Zulu’.
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Latest 'I Was There!' Episode: Lord Beaverbrook 'Canadian Eyewitness' recounts Battle of Mount Sorrell
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Becoming a member of The Western Front Association offers a wealth of resources and opportunities for those passionate about the history of the First World War. Here's an overview of some of the numerous benefits:
Receive four issues annually of this prestigious journal, featuring deeply researched articles, book reviews and historical analysis.
Read post-WW1 era magazines, such as 'Twenty Years After', 'WW1 A Pictured History' and 'I Was There!' plus others.
With around 50 branches, there may be one near you. The branch meetings are open to all.
The WFA's YouTube channel features hundreds of videos of lectures given by experts on particular aspects of WW1.
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'.
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.
Oriel was born in Bombay, India on 13 December 1877. He was the second son of the General William Bannerman CB 104th Wellesley’s Rifles and of Louisa Bannerman (née Goddard).
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More on silver badges
The history of the Silver War Badge from its inception in 1916 and its development through to the last issue in 1923 and its legacy.
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Remembering Bungo - The life and career of Field Marshal Lord Byng of Vimy
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Giant: Lloyd George’s Welsh General the Life & Careers of Major General Sir Ivor Philipps DSO KCB MP
The fascinating story of Lloyd George’s Welsh General
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From No Mans Land To Field Hospital
We hear of what happens if you are are wounded in action, how you are rescued, transported, and treated by the medics
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Searching For Llandudno's Fallen
Adrian will tell of his quest to visit all of the 33 names listed on Llandudno's memorial.
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Most of the Work, Most of the Blame, None of the Credit. Platoon Commanders in the Great War
Naïve and ignorant public school boys or pivotal battlefield managers of 1917/18?
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ONLINE: Austria-Hungary in Cartoonists' Crosshairs
Propaganda is an area that we rarely touch on. In this presentation Jesse Alexander will remedy this in what will be a fascinating talk on a neglected area
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