Links to other interesting
sites
Links to other interesting
sites
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ACCOMMODATION
Snowden House-Accomodation in Longueval Accomodation in Longueval, on the Somme battlefields.
Chavasse Ferme, accommodation on the Somme Accommodation in Hardecourt-aux-Bois, on the Somme battlefields.
Cherry Blossom B&B, Vlamertinge, B&B in the heart of flanders fields country.
Dinnaken House, Flers, Somme Quality self catering accommodation situated in Flers on the Somme battlefield
Hotel De la Basilique, Albert, Somme Hotel de la Basilique, Albert, ideally situated for the Somme battlefields.
Hotel Ariane, Ieper The website of the Excellent Hotel Ariane in Ieper ideal for visits to the Salient
Les Alouettes accommodation on the Somme Accommodation situated in the Somme region
Ocean Villas Tea Rooms, Somme http://www.avrilwilliams.com/ Highly recommended sites of Avril Williams, proprietor and owner of a guest house and tea rooms in Auchonvillers, Somme.
The Gallipoli Houses a small hotel with accommodation for 20 guests tucked away in the village of Kocadere, in the middle of the Historic Gallipoli National park.
ANZAC INTEREST
Australian Battlefields of WW1 Excellent site from the Australian perspective
Australian Light Horse Association. Site of the Australian Light Horse Association
Australian War Graves Australian War Graves Photographic Archive
Digger History Hugely detailed site on the ANZACS during both world wars
Families and friends of the first AIF Inc (FFFAIF) Preserving for future generations of Australians the sense of national identity and values that the First AIF created, beginning with the Anzac tradition at Gallipoli.
The war diaries of Ralph Doughty MC The recently discovered war diaries of a Lieutenant in the AIF
New Zealand Armed Forces Memorial Project The site of the New Zealand Armed Forces Memorial Project.
New Zealand Army Museum The Army museum of New Zealand.
CANADIAN INTEREST
Canadians in the Great War A great site which deals with the achievements and sacrifice of Canadians during the Great War.
CEF Research Website Comprehensive list of sites of interest to those researching the Canadian Expeditionary Force and other military areas
54th Kootenay Bn. CEF Site remembering the 54th (Kootenay) Bn. Canadian Expeditionary Force
Maple Leaf Legacy Canadian remembrance site
GERMAN INTEREST
Collectomaniac Interesting and well recommended Site concentrating on German WW1 memorabilia.
Fusilier-Regiment 90 Kaiser Wilhelm FR90 (Füsilier-Regiment NR.90 Kaiser Wilhelm) is a World War One re enactment and living history group exploring the art of trench warfare
German prisoners of ww2 Site recording the burial place of German prisoners of war in the second world war
GUIDE BOOKS, VIDEO/DVD, PHOTOGRAPHS AND WAR LITERATURE
War Graves Photos Non profit organisation, providing a service to find and photograph WW1 and WW2 War Graves in France Belgium and Holland.
Battlefield Videos Video tours of the Battlefields of Europe
David Cohen Fine Arts David Cohen Fine Art was founded in 1984 and specialises in paintings, drawings and sculpture from the Great War, 1914-1918.
Great Northern Publishing also www.britishmemorials.com
Two sites from GREAT NORTHERN PUBLISHING, publishers of The Great War magazine and also an excellent remembrance site.
Major and Mrs Holt's Battlefield Guides and books
The renowned illustrated battlefield guide Books and maps of the First & Second World Wars, Western Front & Gallipoli.
World War Two Books Website of Dragon books and Militaria, sellers of new and used military books
Naval and Military Press Books and CD Roms for students of Military History
War Grave Photo Service This excellent site offers the service of finding & locating graves / memorials of service men & women who died in the line of duty for their country. We take photo's for relatives who are unable to travel & see their loved ones graves.
World War Two Books Website of Dragon books and Militaria, sellers of new and used military books
THE YPRES SALIENT
Ieperview New site using black and white photography to show the beautiful city of Ieper and the surrounding battlefields.
Last Post Association Official website of the Last Post Association in Ieper, Belgium.
The Great War in Flanders Fields Belgian site on the Great War...Recommended!
MUSEUMS
Hooge Crater Museum Museum and Cafe in Hooge, Belgium. Directly opposite Hooge Crater Cemetery
24 hour museum The virtual Museum
OTHER WORLD WAR ONE SITES
The Somme Remembrance Association An association whose aims are to: Co-ordinate or create special events for commemoration ceremonies, -Undertake or support public or individual actions related to the remembrance of the Great War and the Battle of the Somme. -Develop exchanges at national and international level to be used to historical, cultural and pedagogical ends. -Organise national or international meetings for the Remembrance of the Great War and in particular the Battle of the Somme.
World War One in the news an apolitical news service for history and WW1 buffs. Informative and Interesting site dedicated to the Battlefields of World War One.
Paths of Glory A World War 1 website dedicated to the remembrance and research of soldiers of all nations 1914-18.
Shot at Dawn Campaign in Ireland The Irish "Shot at Dawn" Campaign, evocative site.
The Long Long Trail Coverall site on the Great War
The Old Front Line Well recommended site which includes all aspects of the Great War
The Great War 1914-1918 Recommended site covering all aspects of the Great War
Trenches on the web Detailed site on all aspects of the 1914-1918 war
Western Front Association The official Western Front Association site.
Western Front Photography An excellent and high quality collection of photographs of the battle fields of the Western Front 1914-1918.
OTHER WORLD WAR TWO SITES
Allies in war Site covering all the allied countries who were participants in WW2.
Children of Far East prisoners of war Site of children and families of far east prisoners of war
World War 2 Unit Histories and Officers In depth site covering the units and personalities of the Second World War
REGIMENTS AND MILITARY HISTORY
51st (Highland) Division the Official 51 Highland Division Website and Online Museum - Read our detailed History and browse photographs, maps and personal accounts from those who fought with the 51HD
Polar Bear Association 49th (West Riding) Infantry Division) Excellent website with information and news on this famous division
1st/4th Bn. Princess Alexandra's Own Yorkshire Regiment in the Great War Hugely informative site on this battalion and their history in the Great War
Accrington Pals Excellent and detailed site on the Accrington Pals during the Great War.
Burnley Gallantry index Interesting local interest site on gallantry awards for Burnley soldiers
Burnley in the Great War Detailed site on one town's sacrifice during the First World war.
Chailey -1914-1918 Excellent site on a Sussex community during the First World War 1914-1918. Contains over 500 biographies of local servicemen, VAD nurses and soldier patients nursed at two local hospitals, Hickwells and Beechland House.
Huntingdonshire Cyclist Battalions Excellent website recording the history and more of The Huntingdonshire Cyclists Battalion
Regiments.Org Detailed and in depth site on Britain, the empire and the Commonwealth's land forces.
The Bedfordshire Regiment in the Great War Steve Fuller's in depth website on the Bedfordshire Regiment in World War One.
The Royal Dublin Fusiliers Quality site for those with an interest in this historic regiment.
The Yorkshire Regiment in the Great War This website is dedicated to attempting to record something of the men of Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own Yorkshire Regiment (the Yorkshires) who fought in the First World War.
Yorkshire History Excellent site detailing many aspects of the counties history and especially it's military history.
TOUR COMPANIES
Anglia Battlefield Tours Highly recommended company for the Battlefield tourist.
Bartletts Battlefield Journeys Website of the renowned Battlefield tour company.
Holts Battlefields Tours Highly recommended site of the Renowned Battlefield Tour Company
Marhaba Tours Established in 1976, Marhaba Tours is renowned internationally as well as Egypt, as a Tour Operation and Destination Management Company with a first class reputation.
Over the Top Tours Tour company that specialises in tours to WW1 and WW2 battlefields.
Somme Battlefield Tours Excellent site on the battlefields from a recommended tour company
Soverign War Tours Quality battlefield tours from Sussex based company
WAR MEMORIALS , CEMETERIES AND BATTLEFIELD SITES
Bidford War Memorial Excellent site researching the men on the War Memorial in Bidford
Buckinghamshire Remembers an ongoing project which is updated regularly and includes War Memorials with research and photographs on the casualties named.
Italian front 1915-1917 Interesting Site (in Italian only) of soldiers who died on the Italian Front 1915 to 1917.
History of Skelton-in-Cleveland Interesting site on Skelton-in-Cleveland and detailed research on the local war memorials
In memories An excellent remembrance site featuring the Commonwealth cemeteries of France and Belgium.
Lincolnshire memorials Angela Gooch's website on memorials around Skegness, Lincolnshire, well worth a look.
North East of England War Memorials
Excellent site covering
the many war memorials located in the North East of England
Royal British Legion, Kirkwall, Scotland
Interesting
site from The Royal British Legion Scotland, Kirkwall Branch - Orkney Isles,
featuring memorials from the Orkney Isles.
Roll of Honour Marvellous site dedicated to those men and women who fell fighting for their country
South Africa War Graves Interesting site which aims to record all of the South African War Graves.
Somme Battlefields Excellent site covering all aspects of the Somme Battlefields
Stannington Roll of Honour Robert Smith's site of remembrance for the men of Stannington in Yorkshire.
WW1 Battlefields Terrific site with information on the battlefields and much more
The Battle of Cambrai Informative and detailed site on this battle, with many excellent photographs of the area.
The Heritage of the Great War Dutch site with excellent photographs
West Derby Cemetery An informative site on West Derby Cemetery
OTHER INTEREST
Assyrian Levies Gaby Kiwarkis' informative site deals with the Assyrian contribution to both world wars
Cross and Cockade Very interesting site on aviation in the Great War.
Genealogy Research Features genealogy articles that will help you research your family genealogy.
Local History Magazine Local History Magazine
Sassoonery Site concerned with the life and work of Siegfried Sassoon
Salientpoints Interesting and in depth site on both WW1 and WW2
Soldiers Story a site dedicated to telling the soldier's story. At this site, you will find all kinds of information relevant to military personnel and veterans.
Victoria Cross Organisation All you need to know about the Victoria Cross
World Flags A flag guide illustrating everything there is to know about the flags of the world including what a flag is, which flags are the most popular, as well as the significance of all the different flags of the world.
The Spirits of Scotland Promoting the Scottish Culture in Belgium