World War I | War History

Football Used on Front Lines in WWI May Return to England After 100 Years

A French collector is reportedly preparing to sell a priceless football used by soldiers on the front lines of World War I during the Battle…

Battlefield 1 Almost Scrapped For Fears The Youth Does Not Know WWI Took Place

There was news last month that EA Studio head Patrick Soderlund received and initially rejected a pitch from DICE for Battlefield 1. The Cheif Financial…

Merkel and Hollande Mark Anniversary of the Battle of Verdun

The 100th anniversary of the Battle of Verdun in World War I was marked with a ceremony symbolizing the reconciliation between France and Germany and…

Battlefield 1 Trailer Recut with REAL WWI Footage (WATCH)

The gaming industry has become well known for in-depth war games, but World War One has mostly remained untouched when it comes to exploring this genre. Basing…

Purple Hearts United Race To Return 100 WWI Purple Hearts

An ambitious project to return 100 medals to the families of servicemen killed or wounded in World War I by 6th April 2017, is being…

A 90 Year Old Decorated War Veteran Returns to D-day Beaches For The First Time

John Mcilroy Shanks is a war hero who bravely fought in World War II over seven decades ago. He has made a moving pilgrimage to…

Belfast Metalworkers Create Replica Guns From World War I

Part of United Kingdom history has been recreated by Belfast metalworkers. They have successfully manufactured replica guns for the only surviving ship that actively fought…

Bunker of the beast of Auschwitz found in a convent

Fritz Bracht, nicknamed the Beast of Auschwitz, was born in Heiden on the 18th January 1899. After school he trained to become a gardener and…

The Messenger Dog Who Saved Countless Lives At The Battle of Verdun

A courageous World War I war dog was widely hailed a hero, after battling bravely through no man’s land to deliver a life-saving message to…

Outrage As Ashby School Auctiones Off WWI Veteran’s Victoria Cross to Raise Funds

Lieutenant Colonel Philip Bent served his country heroically in World War I, but sadly was killed in the line of duty. His Victoria Cross was…

Couple’s Quest to Thank Every Fallen Commonwealth Soldier of World War I

Steve and Nancy Binks of Colwyn Bay – Conway, in the UK – set off with a trailer in 2012. This was not a typical…

Many Australian Soldiers Died in the Battle of Pozieres; It is Time to Honor Them

One of the bloodiest battles in World War I took place in the small French village of Pozieres. Records show that almost as many Australians…