Nine Essential Places In France For War History Enthusiasts To Visit
The top countries in Europe offer a variety of post-war sites to see, whether your interest lies in World War II, World War I or…
This Soldier Captured 500 Yards Of Enemy Trench In The First World War – He Was Honored With The Victoria Cross For His Actions
If the history of war proves one thing it is that the physical stature of a soldier has little to do with the gallantry they…
Awesome Englishwoman Flora Sandes Fought In The Serbian Infantry In World War 1
Flora Sandes was born on January 22, 1876, in Nether Poppleton, Yorkshire, England to a pastor. Fortunately, he was a liberal man, as Flora often…
The Female Allied Spy Who Received A German Iron Cross Medal In The First World War
During WWI, the German government condemned a woman to death for spying on them. Fortunately for her, they commuted her sentence when they realized they…
These Two Humanitarians Worked Hard To Help The Allies At The Start Of WW1 – They Were Almost Executed
She was sentenced to death by the Germans in WWI for helping the Allied cause but was spared by the German Emperor and the Pope.…
Amazing Story – Commemorating A Long-Missing WW1 Soldier By Renovating His Canoe, And Taking It Home
All types of tributes are made to fallen soldiers, known and unknown, who died in the First World War. Medals can be awarded posthumously, a…
Eye-Watering Numbers – The Staggering Cost Of World War One
If you’ve ever wondered why war is so astoundingly expensive, this video will more than answer any questions you’ve had. Indy Neidell, host of the…
The WW1 Q-Ships Were Heavily-Armed Decoy Vessels, Designed To Lure Unsuspecting U-Boats Into A Trap
At the end of July 1918 the British Royal Navy vessel HMS Stock Force was under the command of Lieutenant Harold Auten of the Royal…
The Best Sniper Of World War 1 (Watch)
Francis Pegahmagabow is not a well-known name, but he was a Canadian First Nation sniper-hero of World War One and the most-awarded native soldier in…
This Is How The Different Armies Approached Trench Warfare In The First World War
Trench warfare is the iconic image of the First World War. All along the Western Front, the battle ground to a halt as the opposing…
10 Of The Biggest Allied War Cemeteries In Europe
Europe is filled with war cemeteries and memorials commemorating the millions of lives that were lost during both World Wars. These sites have become tourist…
This WW1 Private Used A Machine Gun To Cover His Comrades’ Retreat – He Was Awarded The Victoria Cross
The British Expeditionary force was awoken on August 23, 1914, by a massive infantry attack. The German army had amassed along the French frontier, having…