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Official sources, records and archives - online sources
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission Essential for tracing a soldier who died in the war. On-line database allows you to locate a grave. Cemetery registers give unit details, and often additional information.
The National Archives Holds military records such as unit war diaries; the surviving personnel records, the index to the medal rolls etc. Medal index cards are now on-line.
The London Gazette This official organ of the British Government is on line. Most useful for those searching for gallantry awards and appointments of officers.
British Pathe Much Great War related film material, available as free download.
Canadian Military Service Records Canadian soldiers records, war diaries online. You can even download, fee, a copy of the Canadian Official History of the war.
The Australian War Memorial .
National Archives of Australia .
Musea and collections
The Imperial War Museum IWM has major collections of artefacts, photographs, records, etc.
The National Army Museum NAM has important collections of artefacts, records, etc.
Historial de la Grande Guerre Innovative museum and research centre in Peronne (Somme).
Army Museums Ogilby Trust Aggregation of many military museums.
The National Virtual Museum Aggregation of many UK museums websites.
Newspaper Library, Colindale The collections of national and local papers held by the British Library.
The Liddell Hart Centre for Military Archives A large collection of records and personal effects and memoirs.
The Women's Library The most extensive collection of women's history in the UK; many WW1 manuscripts and photographs.
The Liddle Collection This vital archive at the University of Leeds holds many private papers and effects.
Groups and associations
Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal RBL is an ex-servicemen's charity established shortly after the 1914-1918 war. This is the fundraising website; it has links through to information about the Legion itself.
The Western Front Association Dedicated to 'Remembering' 1914-18 on the Western Front.
The Gallipoli Association Dedicated to the remembrance of the Dardanelles campaign.
Salonika Campaign Society Dedicated to the remembrance of the Salonika campaign.
The Machine Gun Corps Old Comrades Association Dedicated to the remembrance of the men of the "Suicide Club".
University of Birmingham Centre for First World War Studies Seminars, courses and other activities: a splendid initiative.
The Friends of War Memorials UK-centric; "Dedicated to preserving the National Heritage of our War Memorials of every sort forever".
Last Post Association Dedicated to the daily act of remembrance at the Menin Gate, Ypres
The Army Records Society The ARS publishes documents relating to the military history of Great Britain.
Orders and Medals Research Society A 3000 member organisation for medals enthusiasts.
Fovant Badges Society Dedicated to the preservation of the carved badges at Fovant, UK.
Family History sites with Great War content
Mortiboys in the Great War Single-name site.
Trenches and Trees Nice narrative history of a soldier.
Steve Whitwam's Family History Site All about Colne Valley.
Sites about war memorials, rolls of honour and British places during WW1
Roll of Honour A project recording many memorials and rolls of honour.
Greater Accrington Roll of Honour.
County of Angus Roll of Honour.
Bidford-on-Avon War memorial.
Burton Bradstock Roll of Honour of a school.
Caithness Roll of Honour.
Cowbridge, Llanbeldian and Welsh St Donats Roll of Honour.
Department of Trade and Industry War memorial.
Doyle Clan Single-surname roll of honour.
Grimsby Roll of Honour.
Lincolnshire Village Memorials A very nice little site detailing the men and memorials of Lincolnshire.
Manchester A volume of the National Roll of Honour.
South Milford Roll of Honour.
St Andrews Church, Stanley Roll of Honour of parishioners.
Stonnall Roll of Honour.
Wakefield Roll of Honour.
Walsall Wood Roll of Honour.
Wolverhampton The war memorials of the town.
Days of pride The story of Wolverton and New Bradwell 1913-1918
Sites about British Army regiments, formations and units
5th Gordon Highlanders The story of this battalion of the TF
2/4th Bombay Grenadiers Images of the units history
Other sites worth visiting
BBC History Covers wide range of subjects, with good analysis of Great War.
Land Forces of Britain, the Empire and Commonwealth Excellent for details of Britain's army - organisation, evolution, movements, etc - before and after the Great war.
Somme Battlefields Official site of the Department de la Somme in France.
Trenches on the web US-centric, comprehensive website.
Hellfire Corner Comprehensive site with many contributions from individuals.
Ada's war Story of women of the Salvation Army.
A 'Not the Western Front' image resource Very interesting set of pictures and other graphics.
For the King-Emperor An excellent resource about the Indian Army.
Indiaman An excellent resource about the British in India.
A potted history of military railways An excellent site on WW1 railways, although the author has now temporarily stopped development .
The Diggers Group in Ypres (Ieper) carefully excavating at-risk battlefield sites.
Campaigners for war grave commemorations Dedicated to ensuring every casualty is accurately commemorated.
The First World War Rene Brower has built a site with much useful information.
The old front line Paul Reed's excellent and growing site: histories, details for battlefield tourists, Splendid.
Aftermath Fascinating website on the effects of the Great War.
Different worlds Donna Smillies's very nice eclectic site, with great photos.
Oakwood Hall History of a VAD hospital in Rotherham.
The Great War 1914-1918 Includes overview of 2nd Battle of Ypres, 1915.
Gallipoli Interesting site on that sad campaign, by Jul Snelders.
An unfortunate region Preserving the memory of the Western Front.
First World War Beautifully produced site, with music, images and much more.
Salient Points Ryan Gearing's growing site covers both world wars.
Trench songs Far too clean to be the real thing. 
Australian, New Zealand and Canadian Forces
New Zealand and the Great War New Zealand's contribution.
Canadian Military History Gateway Many articles relating to Canada's sacrifice in the war.
The Canadian Great War homepage Good resources for tracing Canadian and other servicemen.
Newfoundland and the Great War Newfoundland's contribution.
Somme, a land of history Superbly produced site about the Australians in France. 
Australian Battlefields of WW1 A good overview of battle history and some nice photos.
Families and Friends of the 1st AIF Australian history inspired by the "Butchers and Bunglers" school of the late John Laffin.
ANZAC Research Nice Aussie site, with discussion forum.
Medals, death plaques, music etc
Wanted Death Plaques Connecting sellers and seekers of "death penny" plaques.
Timepeace  A concept album of rock music with a theme of WW1 remembrance