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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: German soldier's war diary

Voices of the Armistice: German soldier's war diary

The translation of a German soldier's diary from August to September 1916. Original document catalogue reference: CAB 45... Read more

4 Nov 2008

10mins

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Voices of the Armistice: Gas attack!

Voices of the Armistice: Gas attack!

An account of a gas attack in May 1915. Original document catalogue reference: WO 32/5169

3 Nov 2008

6mins

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Voices of the Armistice: Two voices from the Front, part 2

Voices of the Armistice: Two voices from the Front, part 2

Further extracts from the diaries of Lieutenant Colonel Hicks and Private Pattenden of 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment... Read more

16 Oct 2008

10mins

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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

7mins

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Voices of the Armistice: the Private's diary

Voices of the Armistice: the Private's diary

More from the diary of Private Pattenden of 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment Original document catalogue reference: WO ... Read more

23 Oct 2008

9mins

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Voices of the Armistice: 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment

Voices of the Armistice: 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment

Extracts from the war diary, following the battalion from 1915 to setting off for home in 1919. Original document catalo... Read more

27 Oct 2008

15mins

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Voices of the Armistice: the Private's diary

Voices of the Armistice: the Private's diary

The diary of Private Pattenden of 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment, dated September 1914. Original document catalogue r... Read more

21 Oct 2008

11mins

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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

7mins

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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

13 Nov 2008

4mins

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Voices of the Armistice: letters from the Front, October 1917

Voices of the Armistice: letters from the Front, October 1917

The third extract of correspondence from employees of the Great Western Railway on active service. Original document cat... Read more

30 Oct 2008

3mins

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