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The National Archives - Voices of the Armistice

Welcome to our series of podcasts launched to mark the 90th anniversary of the Armistice. These evocative podcasts bring alive the individual experiences of those who served in the First World War. Th... Read more

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Voices of the Armistice: Treaty of Versailles

Voices of the Armistice: Treaty of Versailles

Extracts from the Treaty of Versailles that ended the war between Germany and the Allied Powers. Original document catal... Read more

21 Nov 2008

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Voices of the Armistice: Chinese celebrations

Voices of the Armistice: Chinese celebrations

The announcement of the Armistice in China and details of celebrations and commemorations. Original document catalogue r... Read more

20 Nov 2008

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Voices of the Armistice: court martial

Voices of the Armistice: court martial

The proceedings and evidence from the case of a private, shot for desertion and pardoned in 2006. Original document cata... Read more

19 Nov 2008

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Voices of the Armistice: prisoner of war

Voices of the Armistice: prisoner of war

Account by Able Seaman C Jones about conditions as a prisoner of war after his capture at Antwerp in 1914. Original docu... Read more

18 Nov 2008

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Voices of the Armistice: with love from Hetty

Voices of the Armistice: with love from Hetty

A series of love letters found in the service record of William Crawford. Original document catalogue reference: WO 400/... Read more

17 Nov 2008

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Voices of the Armistice: King's Battalion, Liverpool Regiment in 1918-19

Voices of the Armistice: King's Battalion, Liverpool Regiment in 1918-19

Extracts from the unit war diary during 1918-19. Original document catalogue reference: WO 95/2926

14 Nov 2008

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Voices of the Armistice: King's Battalion, Liverpool Regiment in 1917

Voices of the Armistice: King's Battalion, Liverpool Regiment in 1917

Extracts from the unit war diary during 1917. Original document catalogue reference: WO 95/2926

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Voices of the Armistice: King's Battalion, Liverpool Regiment in 1916

Voices of the Armistice: King's Battalion, Liverpool Regiment in 1916

Extracts from the unit war diary during 1916. Original document catalogue reference: WO 95/2926

12 Nov 2008

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Voices of the Armistice: peace negotiations

Voices of the Armistice: peace negotiations

An account of the negotiations of the terms of the Armistice which took place between 8 and 11 November 1918. Written by... Read more

11 Nov 2008

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Voices of the Armistice: Haig's war diary, 11 November 1918

Voices of the Armistice: Haig's war diary, 11 November 1918

Final extract from the diary of Field Marshal Douglas Haig, from Armistice day. Original document catalogue reference: W... Read more

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