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.

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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