The Anzac Myth – Was Australia born at Gallipoli?
Anzac Day is a day of observance commemorating the first major military action, the Gallipoli Campaign, fought by Australian and New Zealand troops during World…
Top 9 Facts about World War 1
The top 9 facts about WWI, how did it start, what was the impact on women, facial masks and a lot more! 1 How the…
5 Soldiers who fought on even when the war was over or when the odds were against them
War is all about standing up for what you believe in, even if it eventually leads to your death. A real soldier fights till the…
‘Mutual helpfulness’ Co-founder of American Legion post leaves legacy of public service
By Jeremy P. Amick When war-hardened veterans returned to their communities following World War I, many struggled to leave behind memories of the adversities they…
World War One Lusitania cruise liner sinking remains a mystery
On the 175th anniversary of cruise liner company, Cunard, starting business, three of its flagship liners will visit Liverpool, the city where they were all…
Battle of Waterloo medals spanning 200 years to go on sale
Two rare medals from the Battle of Waterloo, 200 years ago, are being put up for sale by auction in Shropshire, in the West Midlands…
World War One made wrist watches mainstream
Time was told for centuries using sundials and hourglasses. The spring mechanism for the clock was invented in the 1400s, but the clock remained a…
‘To posterity’ Legacy of “Great War” veteran lives through American Legion Post 5
By Jeremy P. Amick Established in 1919, the American Legion Post 5 in Jefferson City, Mo., was founded through sacrifice of combat veterans seeking to…
Archives Reveal KIDS As Young As 14 Year Old enlisted in World War One
British archives have revealed that during World War One, a third of sailors were under the legal fighting age of 18, and many were just…
Exhibition to Showcase 500 Years of English War History
Military artefacts and regalia from more than 500 years of English war history will be on display at a new exhibition at Smithills Hall in…
Poppy-shaped maze commemorates World War troops
In commemoration of the centenary of World War One and the 70th anniversary of World War Two an Australian farming couple have created a maze…
Brothers in arms during World War One
There were many brothers in arms during World War One as voluntary joining increased at the start of the war and then conscription was enforced…