In Flanders Fields

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World War I, also known as the Great War, was the first international conflict of truly world scale dimensions. The War...more

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The Government of Flanders, Belgium will be commemorating the Centennial of the First World War with many special events during the period 2014-2018...more
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The centennial in 2014 of the start of the First World War will be marked by a major remembrance effort, including an invitation to the 50 countries...more
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On Memorial Day weekend, Flanders House commemorated all war victims and in particular those American and Canadian soldiers who fought "In...more

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"In Flanders Fields" is one of the most notable poems written during World War I, perhaps even the most famous war poem of all time....more
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After the German Empire had announced an unrestricted submarine warfare, the United States declared war against the Central Powers on 6 April 1917....more