The Most Gigantic Explosions of The First World War
One of the common techniques used in warfare during the First World War was mining. There were various mines planted under trenches, then detonated to…
The 100th Anniversary Of The Watery Grave of Lord Horatio Kitchener
June 5th, 2016, marks the 100th anniversary of the death of Lord Kitchener One of the most iconic images from WWI is the recruitment poster…
Sir Douglas Haig: The Best Man For a Terrible Job?
Lieutenant George: Great Scott sir, you mean, you mean the moment’s finally arrived for us to give Harry Hun a darned good British style thrashing,…
A Pyrrhic Victory For Germany In World War One – The Battle of Jutland
Even though Imperial German Navy was a well-prepared force during WWI, with a considerable amount of powerful vessels, it was still no match for the traditional…
The Infamous Battle of the Somme
One of the most destructive events of the First World War, the Battle of the Somme was a 142-day campaign including a series of smaller…
John McCrae: Officer, Doctor, and Author of WWIs Most Famous Poem
More so than any other modern war and certainly more than any war fought before it, The First World War was the age of the “war…
Incredibly Sad Rare German First World War Footage – In Color
This is a collection of rare WWI footage. In the video, you’ll see German soldiers march through the Brandenburg gate in Berlin, confident that the war will be…
The Pals Battalions: Comradeship and Tragedy in the First World War
Few stories better exemplify the spirit of the First World War than that of the Pals battalions. These British units embodied comradeship, courage, unwavering national…
Harold Ackroyd – A Selfless WWI Medic with More than 20 Separate VC Recommendations
Life in war is never easy. Watching your fellow soldiers and friends fighting for their lives and suffering serious wounds – physically and mentally – can be…
The Axis Powers: How A Handful Of Individuals Changed The World
The Second World War was a transformative event in global history. More than a hundred million soldiers took part in the hostilities. Sixty to eighty…
A Few Things You Need To Know About General Billy Mitchell, Father of the Skies
Some of the greatest, most memorable figures in America’s history are only given their due credit after their death. During their lifespan, they either go…
Massive Black Tom Explosion: Imperial Germany’s Secret Sabotage & Terrorist Attacks on America
When Al Qaeda destroyed New York City’s World Trade Center in 2001, many thought it was the first terrorist attack on US soil. They were…