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Further Reading or Research is a great way to find out more about the first World War ~ Follow this link to find more web sites devoted to WW1, there are specific links to Regimental sites, History sites, Collectors of Memorabilia and lots more.
Sarajevo ~ Bosnia ~ 28th June 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the throne of Austria is Shot...Austria declares war on Serbia in retaliation Serbia seeks help from Russia who begin a partial mobilisation ..Germany declares war on Russia ..France, Russia’s ally, declines to stand neutral.... Germany declares war on France and then invades Belgium, a neutral country ..Britain declares war on Germany. And so by August 4th 1914 the Great War gets under way..!
So you think you know what started the war?
Facts of war will give you all the un biased details about the Great War
Why the war was started - and by whom
Key points during the war
Down load a word doc
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George Tougher won the Military Medal for bravery, it was whilst searching for more information on George that started the interest in the Great War.
The Notts. & Derby Regiment site will give you details on George and how he came to win the medal. The site also contains more information on the Sherwood Foresters (Notts. & Derby Regt.)
Other Places for you to Visit
More places that you can Visit, My tours pick out what I think are the best places to start but there are many places to see & learn about the Great War.
The Yorkshire Trench -see the pictures
New places to visit ~ I am updating this page to include any events for the centenary, please keep looking & make suggestions if you have any ~ Thanks
Hello Tommy Trench Tours ~ detailed information on touring the trenches of WW1. Easy to read tours ranging from 1 day to 4 day’s that can be put together like building blocks. All the information you need to get started is included such as:
Information on each site ~ and where to get more information.
Details on where to stay including links.
If you need more details on a specific place, help or info please Contact me
Hello my - free guide to battlefield tours of the first world war, featuring maps and details of the trenches and memorials in France and Belgium. Places to visit include Vimmy, the Somme, Verdun, Ypres salient -also known as Ieper and wipers - Thiepval, Flanders field museum, details of accommodation, tourist information and how to get around with easy to use maps. Includes details of the Sherwood foresters - Notts. and Derby Regiment from ww1, tour the battlefields of France & Belgium battlefields experience, war-tours and the-somme.Great war places to see and visit. Links to other sites.
Tour the trenches of the first world war for free with Hello Tommy
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