“Bairnsfather” – Review by Mark Barnes
I had a colleague who was deep into a mammoth project collating the histories of all the illustrators who had contributed material for one of…
We Examine Nine Essential Facts About The Battle of the Somme
One of the most destructive events of the First World War, the Battle of the Somme was a 142-day campaign including a series of smaller…
The Story Behind “In Flanders Fields” – One Of The Most Famous War Poems Of History
More so than any other modern war and certainly more than any war fought before it, The First World War was the age of the “war…
National Center for the Great War to be Built Despite Setbacks
Campaigners looking to build the National Center for the Great War in Hemingford are facing a setback. It has been revealed that Huntington-based building services…
The Angels of Mons – How Religion Helped Boost the Morale of British Troops in WWI
On 23rd of August, 1914, the British Expeditionary Force was faced with its first real challenge ― the Battle of Mons. Before the battle, the…
10 Facts About the Battle of Mons, The First Clash Between the British And German Armies In WWI
Taking place on August 23rd, 1914 the Battle of Mons was a clash between the British Army and the advancing German Army in Mons, Belgium.…
South Carolina State Museum to Host WWI Exhibit
There is a new WWI exhibit at the South Carolina State Museum. “South Carolina and the Great War” gives a detailed look into how one…
Many Australian Soldiers Died in the Battle of Pozieres; It is Time to Honor Them
One of the bloodiest battles of World War I took place in the small French village of Pozieres. Records show that almost as many Australians…
Classic WW1 Warship Under Threat – Preservation Trust Raising Funds
The HMS President, a British warship from WWI, has been docked on the Victoria Embankment for over 90 years. She was moved to allow for…
Battlefield 1 Gameplay Trailer EA Released For GamesCom Trailer, It Looks Fantastic!
Big budget FPS (first person shooter) games used to be all about the epic WWII, Medal of Honor, Battlefield 1942, Call of Duty; they all…
Harold Ackroyd – A Selfless WWI Medic with More than 20 Separate VC Recommendations
Life in war is never easy. Watching your fellow soldiers and friends fighting for their lives and suffering serious wounds – physically and mentally – can be…
The Best Sniper Of World War 1 – Francis Pegahmagabow
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…