World War 1 - Armistice Reactions

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Archive of the celebrations at the armistice at the end of World War 1.

Memories of the armistice at the end of the First World War in November,1918. Two interviewees recall mixed feelings - joy and sadness with many remembering lost relatives and friends. Includes archive of the celebrations.
From: All Our Lives Tears and Telegrams
First broadcast : 21 January 1994

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 11-14,14-16

Subject : History

Topic : Twentieth century world

Keywords : First World War, Armistice, Celebrations

Notes : Use in the study of the First World War - key stages 3,4 and 5. Good illustration of Welsh reactions to the armistice. Also as a stimulus to class discussion - pupils' reactions to the horrors of the war. Extrapolate to other wars.

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