Stories about the First World War, the countries that fought in it, the different battles, medals and awards, and more WW1-related content.
Pip, Squeak and Wilfred was a British strip cartoon created in 1919. During World War I, though, the names meant…
The Tank Corps was created in 1917 from the Heavy Branch Machine Gun Corps. Learn more about the Royal Tank…
Animals have always been a crucial part of the war effort, as humans have enlisted them to help fight their…
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…
More than half a million colonial soldiers fought in Europe. They came from all corners of Africa and were deployed…
George Halas was a player, coach, and owner of the Chicago Bears. He also served in the Armed Forces and…
Königgrätz Sadowa is one of the most important battles in history. Its modern tactics would be later used in the…
1915 could have been the turning point of the First World War. What if the German leadership decided to attack further…
Bicycles had been around for a while when thr First World War began. They are lighter, quieter and logistically easier to manage…
The Victory Medal (or Inter-Allied Victory Medal) was awarded to anyone who had been mobilized in any of the fighting services and having…