Tommies: Did the Endearing Term for British Soldiers Actually Originate During WWI?
The term “Tommies” is most closely associated with British soldiers who served during the First World War. However, where and how did the nickname originate?…
Battle of Tannenberg: Annihilation of the Russian Second Army
Five hundred years before the start of World War I, the Teutonic Knights were gravely defeated by Slavic and Lithuanian forces at the Battle of…
John Simpson Kirkpatrick: The ‘Man with the Donkey’ in Gallipoli
Best known as the “Man with the Donkey,” John Simpson Kirkpatrick was one of many larger than life figures who landed with the ANZACs during…
‘This is What Madness Looks Like’ – WWI-Style Trench Warfare Being Used In Ukraine
Modern warfare has provided armies with an endless arsenal of high-tech weaponry, vehicles and aircraft. However, at their core, most conflicts today are similar to…
Maurice Rose: The Highest Ranking US Officer Killed By the Enemy In Europe During WWII
Maurice Rose lived through the horrors of the First World War and bravely returned to the battlefield when the global population was plunged into conflict…
How Trenches Changed the Face of Warfare During WWI
If there’s one thing World War I is known for, it’s the use of trenches as a means of protection and strategy. They could be…
Schwarzlose MG: The Unusual Austro-Hungarian Machine Gun of World War I
A number of machine guns saw action during the First World War. While the Vickers, Maxim and Lewis guns are likely the ones that come…
37 mm M1916: The French ‘Bunker Buster’ That Became a Hindrance on the Western Front
When the First World War began in 1914, it quickly became apparent that newer, more advanced weapons were needed. This was particularly true on the…
Anna Coleman Ladd: The Sculptor Who Changed the Lives of WWI Veterans
Throughout World War I, women took on a whole host of new roles to contribute to the war effort, including nursing, firefighting and engineering. Unlike…
‘Dracula’ Star Bela Lugosi Fought the Russians Along the Eastern Front During World War I
While the majority know Bela Lugosi for his portrayal of Count Dracula in the 1931 film adaptation of Bram Stoker‘s novel, few are aware of…
What Happened to the Jewish Soldiers Who Served with the German Army in World War I?
Prior to the Second World War, Jewish soldiers actively fought in the German Army. This included World War I and a number of conflicts fought…
French Hospital Evacuated After Senior Arrives With WWI-Era Shell Stuck Up Rectum
Hôpital Sainte-Musse in Toulon, France had to be partially evacuated on December 17, 2022 after an 88-year-old senior arrived at the emergency room with a…