World War I | War History

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…

Friendly Fire death may be the first casualty of the First World War

Sometimes we discover things in the most unexpected of places. Located within a visitors’ book from a tea room in Peterborough is the extraordinary story…

Outrage over the Canceled Lone Pine Commemoration Service Due To Safety Concerns

Anzac Day is the national memorial day in Australia and New Zealand for all the war dead of those countries. The day was originally named…

Is Australia Trying to “Airbrush” the British Out of this Infamous WWI Battle?

Australian ceremonies to remember the dead exclude British citizens from – and possibly minimize British contributions to – the catastrophic Battle of Fromelles. Ask most…

Amazing Tank Factories Of WWII

During World Wars One and Two tank manufacturing was big business. The British first referred to tanks as ‘landships’ and the government set up a…

Waterfall of Poppies to Commemorate Battle Of Jutland 100 Years ago

A waterfall of blood-red ceramic poppies will tumble down the walls of St. Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall for the period of April 22, 2016, to…

67 Year Old Man Have Been The Oldest Soldier of the First World War

100 years after World War One and a story of the oldest soldier to fight in the war has emerged. Thousands of young, middle aged and…

America’s World War I Memorial Design – Winner To Be Announced Soon

The United States maintained a policy of strict neutrality, following the outbreak of the First World War. President Woodrow Wilson believed he could negotiate a…

The Battleship of Union Square: How a 200ft Wooden ‘Destroyer’ Got Recruits To Join the Navy

The destroyer USS Recruit docked at Manhattan’s Union Square in 1917, but was in fact a wooden replica that was used as a recruitment drive to encourage civilians…

Gallipoli Victoria Cross Hero of the Royal Naval Division Remembered

A 24-year old soldier was one of the unsung heroes of World War One’s Gallipoli campaign. Arthur Tisdall was honored with the Victoria Cross for…

Although it is Banned, Mustard Gas is Still Being Used Today

Mustard gas was a major weapon that was first used in World War I.  It was easy to use but left terrible marks and reminders…

Most Famous Military Manhunts Of All Time

There have been many military manhunts in history, most directed at one leader or man who has caused destruction, chaos and devastation to people around…