Remembrance Day

Today is Remembrance Day, also known as Poppy Day or Armistice Day in various Commonwealth countries. It is celebrated as Veterans' Day in the United States. The day is observed on the anniversary of the signing of the armistice which brought World War I (also called the First World War) to an end.

The BBC History Web site has lots on the war, including audio files of some soldiers' stories. Why not do a little listening practice?