Mission Centenaire 14-18 | Portail officiel du centenaire de la Première Guerre mondiale

1918, the birth of the Royal Air Force

The History of the U.S. Air Service in World War I

The United States in World War One

A short story of the role played by the United States of America in World War One.

Remembrance tourism in the Somme département

The Somme département was deeply affected by the fighting of the First World War: the invasion and the “race to the sea” from August to September 1914, the battle of the Somme from July to November 1916 and the battles of Picardy from March to September 1918.

Kanak infantrymen at the Chemin des Dames

Forgotten for many years by History, the history of the Pacific battalion has remained in the realm of military history.

Small historical sketch of the fake illuminated Paris, by Fernand Jacopozzi

At the end of the First World War, towards 1917, the French military staff decided to plan a replica of Paris and its surroundings with the intention of tricking the German planes which they were thought were likely to come and bomb Paris.

The Fort de Mutzig

In 1914, the Feste Kaiser Wilhelm II of Mutzig was a fortification unique in its kind in the world.

Espace pédagogique

Published Thu, 03/05/2018 - 14:28

"A night in the trenches" : the French and Australian World War I fighting experience

On the occasion of the official visit to Australia by French president Emmanuel Macron (May 1 - 3, 2018), a ceremony in honor of those who fought in World War I took place at Sydney under French an

Published Tue, 27/03/2018 - 15:13

1918, the birth of the Royal Air Force

Established on the 1st of April 1918, the British Royal Air Force is one of the oldest air forces in the world.

Around the Great War

Published Thu, 15/03/2018 - 15:48

Gardens of Peace - Call for proposals

The Gardens of Peace project consists in creating around fifteen perennial gardens in 2018 on the theme of peace in the Hauts-de-France region, in France, a hundred years after the end of the Firs

Published Wed, 04/10/2017 - 15:54

The History of the U.S. Air Service in World War I

In 1917, the entrance of the United States was seen as a crucial step to finally securing victory in Europe.

Around the Great War

Published Thu, 20/07/2017 - 17:03

Who really said "La Fayette, we are here" ?

From February 1 to April 9, 2017, the Musée de l'Armée in Paris (Army Museum) displayed an exhibition on the United States and their special relationship with France durin

Published Fri, 05/05/2017 - 14:26

The United States in World War One

A short story of the role played by the United States of America in World War One.

Colloques/séminaires

Published Tue, 28/03/2017 - 16:04

American philanthropy during the Great War

To mark the centennial of the United States' entry into the Great War, the Musée de la Grande Guerre at Meaux is organising on the 3rd et 4th of April an international synopsium on the critical, yet not often examined, role American philanthropy played throughout the conflict.

Colloques/séminaires

Published Wed, 01/03/2017 - 15:35

A Civilizing Work ? The French Army in Macedonia, 1915-1918

At 7pm Thursday March 9th a lecture will be given by professor John Horne, at the Ecole Française d'Athènes (EFA), in Greece.

Published Tue, 03/05/2016 - 14:34

100th Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme

The centenary of the Battle of the Somme in 1916 is a major event in the commemorative agenda of 2016. This commemoration, essential to the remembrance of France and the nations of the Commonwealth, will also be an opportunity to recall the participation of French forces during this battle.

Published Fri, 11/03/2016 - 10:29

Rugby Players Who Enlisted Together Fell Together

On Saturday the 19th of March, France and England will face against each other in a rugby game at the Stade de France. At this occasion, a tribute will be paid solemnly to honor the rugby players and the soldiers who fell on the battlefields of the Somme in 1916.

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Comprendre le centenaire

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Colloques/séminaires

American philanthropy during the Great War

Colloques/séminaires

A Civilizing Work ? The French Army in Macedonia, 1915-1918

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