Articles – WW1

The First Ever Military Medal: Who Created it and Why.

Today, we define medals and awards as designs that commemorate a particular event, person, or place. Medals can range from…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

An Overview of the Red Cross Medals, Badges & Awards

Since the creation of the International Committee of the Red Cross in 1863, various Red Cross organizations and societies throughout the world have…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

Women Who Received Military Medals During World War I: Serbia

Over 600 British women contributed to the war effort in Serbia during World War I, including Flora Sandes, Dr. Elsie…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

The Poetry of The Great War

During the First World War, numerous poems, novels, diaries, letters, and memoirs were written by men and women, frequently observing the…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago