On remembering A.A. Milne, born 18 Jan 1882. Milne's poem "From A Full Heart":
"When the War is over and the sword at last we sheathe,
I'm going to keep a jelly-fish and listen to it breathe." More here: https://t.co/PAnjloLxaP

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Looking forward to seeing the travelling exhibition "Fra dåre til patient" about war neurosis amongst Danish veterans of the First World War. Check the link to see where it is and when. It tours until September.

https://t.co/iBP6cgvLWw

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Ever wondered how, even in the field, those impressive Austro-Hungarian mustaches were always perfect? Here's a clue (...and a tip on how to care for your 'stache)😆

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Thanks to Mike Ganley for making 'No Petticoats Here' his 'classic album' on this week's Crooked Road radio show . Has it really been that long?! Tune in Thurs 7th Nov 8-10pm: https://t.co/aQJGFMSi9b

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One of my favorite war from the was Ernest Gabard. Gabard was from Pau, and served with the 270e R.I. in the and at Most of his works were done on postcards from the to send home. If you haven't seen his work check it out!

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Today is
PTSD as a diagnosis is relatively new, but trauma from serving in war zones has been observed in historical military populations.
In the for instance, war trauma was described as 'war neurosis' or 'shell shock'.

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Man's best friend: Three Austro-Hungarian soldiers caring for a small puppy near the front.

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So apparently this is a thing 😂 Well, I guess I have to contribute to this most important holiday!

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Gotta laugh to keep yourself from crying. ☔😂😭🤞
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Canadian Nursing Sisters, including Ottawa's Margaret Smith (2nd from the right), after a rainy night at No. 2 Canadian General Hospital, France c.1916.

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FWWアーチャー。企画始動前により詳細非表示。
とりあえずライオン。mkmkライオン。我はまだ2回変身を残している!(「・ω・)「ガオー

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Meet Eugene Bullard, the first black fighter pilot who flew for France during unable to do so for the US due to racial discrimination. Painted on his plane were the words 'All blood bleeds red'. Discover Eugene's story here: https://t.co/KW4gAwcNMC

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Welcome to our Twitter Q&A! Send your Qs about women's lives in the using We're kicking off with author and expert on female combatants in the Reply to this Tweet to ask Julie a question

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Yesterday we visited the grandson of the miller, still living next to Hill80, and in his living room we found this painting hanging on the wall.
It’s based on a postcard that is dated 1910, showing the mill only 4 years before its destruction

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My latest project takes shape. Another crack at those Renault light tanks.

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Fancy Seeing You Here, Old Chap! I released my latest illustration last night. The original and limited edition prints are available here: https://t.co/uy1x56J5Fu

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During June 2018, we will be guiding pupils and staff to the battlefields of Belgium & France as part of the school’s commemorations.

To book a unique tour for your school, please visit:

https://t.co/rf2ZNZxBXS

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