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Gateways to the First World War is a centre for public engagement with the Great War centenary, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). Our aim is to encourage and support public interest in the centenary through a range of events and activities such as open days and study days, advice on access to materials and expertise, and signposting for other resources and forms of support.
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  1. Battle of Neuve Chapelle. Indian soldiers make up half of the attacking force and, despite suffering very heavy casualties, succeed in capturing important sections of the German line.

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    Find details of the Neuve Chapelle memorial and the Indian Expeditionary Force on the Western Front on the Commonwealth War Graves...

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  2. In the first airborne attack on British soil, Zeppelins bomb Great Yarmouth and King's Lynn, killing five civilians.

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    Visit BBC World War One at Home for more information about Zeppelin raids during the First World War.

  3. British naval defeat at Coronel, off the coast of Chile.

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    Find out more about naval warfare of the First World War at 1914-1918 Online.

  4. Great Britain gives Austria-Hungary an ultimatum to stand down from hostilities. When Austria-Hungary doesn't comply a state of war is declared at 11.00pm.

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  5. British Prime Minister Herbert Asquith announces the introduction of general internment of male ‘enemy aliens’.

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    Find out more about civilian internment in articles by Gateways network members Professor Panikos Panayi and...

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