Tag: First world war AudioVoices of the Armistice: Two voices from the Front, part 1Tuesday 14 October 2008Extracts from the diaries of Lieutenant Colonel Hicks and Private Pattenden of 1st Battalion,...AudioVoices of the Armistice: The first war casualtyThursday 9 October 2008The case of John Mills, Quartermaster, who died of pneumonia whilst preparing for mobilisation...AudioTracing World War One ancestorsThursday 17 July 2008William Spencer takes you through the key records for tracing your World War One...VideoWorld War One Voices of the ArmisticeWednesday 16 April 2008To mark the 90th anniversary of the Armistice, The National Archives has launched a...AudioSources for First World War army ancestryThursday 21 June 2007Mark Dunton focuses on the prime sources at The National Archives for documenting First...VideoThe Great War: Join the Barnsley PalsFriday 8 December 2006In this clip Private Henry Fairhurst describes what motivated him to join up. He...VideoThe Great War: Will hold up the photographThursday 8 June 2006Henry explains what to do if your trench is taken and you are taken...VideoThe Great War: We was dead keenThursday 8 June 2006Henry tells us about the first major battle he fought in. The plan was...VideoThe Great War: And you’re up and you’re overThursday 8 June 2006Henry explains how the order comes and the whistle blows and he has to...VideoThe Great War: Or you’ll get it shot offThursday 8 June 2006This short extract sees Henry explaining that experienced soldiers were very wary of putting...VideoThe Great War: Gripping his throatThursday 8 June 2006This clip explains the different types of gases used and their effects. He gives...VideoThe Great War: Stuff your pockets with lots of grubThursday 8 June 2006Henry explains that the kitchens are about a mile from the front line trenches.... « 1 … 6 7 8 9 »