World War 1 | War History

Theodore ‘Teddy’ Roosevelt Was Denied His Chance to Join the Western Front

Exhibit featuring cutouts of Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson

It’s a well-known fact that the United States officially entered the First World War in April 1917, but if it had been up to Theodore…

Cats Served As Mascots, Pest Control… Oh, and Gas Detectors

French soldier lying in the entrance to a dugout, watching a cat eat

In recent years, cats have been the subject of immense online fame. Users can’t get enough of their adorable faces and “toe beans” – and…

Comparing Historic Battlefields, Then and Now

French troops standing together in a trench

Battles typically have a lasting physical impact on the places where they occur, leaving behind scars that hint at what happened. The following in a…

The Bantam Battalions: Little Men With A Big Impact

Discrimination was probably not a word you’d hear coming from a commander’s mouth in WWI. In 1914, many of the top brass in the British…

How Marie Curie Brought X-Ray Technology to the Front During World War I

Marie Curie holding chemistry beakers

Marie Curie is considered one of the most accomplished scientists of the 19th and 20th centuries. Her discovery of radium and polonium helped win her…

The Zimmermann Telegram was Intended to Keep America Out of WWI – It Did the Opposite

Zimmermann Telegram + Portrait of Arthur Zimmermann

It’s believed, today, that few decoded messages have had the global and historical impact of the Zimmermann Telegram in 1917. This single telegram gave the…

Glacier Melt Reveals Soldiers’ Lost Artifacts

Dosegù Glacier in Stelvia National Park, Italy.

A melting glacier in northern Italy has revealed a cave shelter containing lost WWI artifacts. It was once the home to 20 Austrian soldiers who…

Henry Johnson: The Forgotten Hero Who Fought Off Dozens of German Soldiers

Illustration of William Henry Johnson fighting German soldiers in a forest + Military portrait of William Henry Johnson

Despite the large array of medals and decorations created to honor those who perform incredible acts of bravery, many are never recognized for their actions.…

Unearthed ‘Tunnel Of Death’: The Excavation Of Winterberg Tunnel

Ian Harvey
excavation winterberg tunnel pierre malinowski

War is an ugly business. The only redeeming reality for soldiers on the ground caught in fierce fighting is that, often, their deaths are mercifully…

New game in the WW1 Game Series: Isonzo announced!

First World War Alpine warfare is coming to PC, Xbox and PlayStation ALKMAAR, THE NETHERLANDS, March 25, 2021 – Alpine FPS Isonzo is announced for PC, Xbox…

The Somme in 65 Images

The Battle of the Somme was one of the most famous battles from WWI, and also one of the most costly in human life. In…

Bunkers of all Shapes and Sizes in 32 Images

A heavily fortified military structure is generally referred to as a bunker. Bunkers have been used throughout history as a means to protect occupants or…