Pip, Queak, and Wilfred: Three Inseparable Friends of WW1 + Video
Pip, Squeak and Wilfred was a British strip cartoon created in 1919. During World War I, though, the names meant something entirely different!
Articles about The Great War WW1
Stories about the First World War, the countries that fought in it, the different battles, medals and awards, and more WW1-related content.
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The Tank Corps and Royal Tank Regiment: Their Medals and History WW1, WW2
The Tank Corps was created in 1917 from the Heavy Branch Machine Gun Corps. Learn more about the Royal Tank Regiment and their medals.
Sergeant Stubby and Sergeant Reckless, Decorated Dog and Horse
Animals have always been a crucial part of the war effort, as humans have enlisted them to help fight their wars since prehistoric times.
Joseph Joffre: The Man Who Resisted the Germans and Held Paris
A disaster loomed over Europe. The Archduke Franz-Ferdinand was murdered, and the Russians had guaranteed the independence of Serbia. Austria-Hungary’s ultimatum to Serbia was rejected, and Germany planned
Colonial Military Involvement in World War I
More than half a million colonial soldiers fought in Europe. They came from all corners of Africa and were deployed in different battles.
George Halas: Father of the NFL Who Also Served in Both World Wars
George Halas was a player, coach, and owner of the Chicago Bears. He also served in the Armed Forces and received the Bronze Star during WW2.
The Battle of Königgrätz Sadowa and the Birth of a New Era
Königgrätz Sadowa is one of the most important battles in history. Its modern tactics would be later used in the Franco-Prussian War and WW1.
The Battle of Verdun, the Frenco-German Bloodbath and its Medal
1915 could have been the turning point of the First World War. What if the German leadership decided to attack further in Russia or choose a
The Cyclist Corps of the First World War (Great Britain, New Zealand and Australia)
Bicycles had been around for a while when thr First World War began. They are lighter, quieter and logistically easier to manage than horses, which need much
All the WW1 Inter-Allied Victory Medals
The Victory Medal (or Inter-Allied Victory Medal) was awarded to anyone who had been mobilized in any of the fighting services and having served in any of the
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