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 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
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
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
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
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…
The Enormous Early 20th Century Pre-Dreadnought & Dreadnought Battleships
In the early 20th century, the dreadnoughts ruled the seas. These ships were next generation, powerful battleships that instantly made anything prior obsolete. The concept…
The Memorial Made from Propellers that Pays Tribute to Two Pilots
A touching memorial to 2 World War I pilots who died in a tragic mid-air collision can be found in the county of Essex, England.…
Super Rare German Cannon Found in a Canadian Pitcher’s Mound
A super rare German cannon from World War I has been found in Canada. The relic was buried in a baseball field and forgotten about…