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    British Cargo Ship Torpedoed By German U-boat Found Off the Coast of Northern Ireland

    Clare Fitzgerald
    Sonar image of the wreck of the SS Hartdale + Two crewmen standing atop the SM U-27 at sea

    A British cargo ship that was sunk by a German U-boat during the First World War has been located off the coast of Northern Ireland.…

    Artifact Recovered from American Destroyer Sunk By the Germans During World War I

    Clare Fitzgerald
    USS Jacob Jones (DD-61) at sea + Rusty ship bell placed on a wooden deck

    Over a century after the USS Jacob Jones (DD-61) was sunk by a German U-boat off the British coast, a bell has been recovered from…

    New Trailer Released for Upcoming ANZAC Movie ‘Before Dawn’

    Clare Fitzgerald
    Still from 'Before Dawn'

    The efforts of soldiers from Australia and New Zealand during the First World War can not be understated, with them engaging in major and prolonged…

    Study Reveals New Details About How the British Gave the Germans the Advantage on the Somme

    Clare Fitzgerald
    Dirt rising into the air during an explosion at the Hawthorn Ridge Redoubt

    A study recently published in the Journal of Conflict Archaeology is providing new insights into the failed British advance at the Hawthorn Ridge Redoubt on…

    The Truth Behind the Christmas Truce of 1914 – Coming Together in No Man’s Land

    Clare Fitzgerald
    Christmas Truce of 1914 memorial in Mesen, Belgium

    The First World War was a particularly deadly conflict, due to both the number of countries involved and the weapons developed via technological advancements. While,…

    Buffalo Soldiers Receive Military Burial Honors After US Army Overturns Century-Old Convictions

    Clare Fitzgerald
    Members of the Buffalo Soldiers sitting along the side of a courtroom

    Update – 23/02/2024: Just a few months after their convictions were revoked and over a century since they were charged for their involvement in the…

    The Magic Engineering Behind Why Early Fighters Didn’t Shoot Their Own Propellers

    Damian Lucjan
    Close-up of the front of an aircraft equipped with an interrupter gear

    Let’s dive into something that’s been bugging many for decades: how did old fighter aircraft shoot at the enemy without blasting their own propellers into…

    The Tank Museum Republishing Trevor Pidgeon’s ‘The Tanks at Flers’

    Clare Fitzgerald
    Copy of 'The Tanks at Flers' on display

    The Tank Museum has announced it’s collaborating with historian Stephen Pope to republish Trevor Pidgeon’s The Tanks at Flers: An Account of the First Use…

    World War I-Era Shipwrecks Surface During Texas Drought

    Clare Fitzgerald
    Banks of the Neches River

    The Neches River has been plagued by an enduring drought this summer, which has seen water levels drop. This has resulted in a number of…

    The Tank Museum Acquires Development and Design Documents for Mark I Tank

    Clare Fitzgerald
    British soldiers standing around a broken down Mark I tank

    The Tank Museum in Bovington, United Kingdom has acquired documents relating to the development and design of the World War I-era Mark I tank. Along…

    Zone Rouge: The WWI-Era Battlefields That Are Still Dangerous Over 100 Years Later

    Ryan McLachlan
    Craters and trees scattered across the battlefield in Verdun

    Zone Rouge – or the “Red Zone” – is a chain of former battlefields across northeastern France that the government has cordoned off due to…

    The Tank Museum Publishing ‘Tank Man’ Biography

    Clare Fitzgerald
    Military portrait of Albert Baker

    The Tank Museum in Bovington, United Kingdom has announced it’ll be releasing a biography about famed World War I-era tank commander Capt. Albert “Bert” Baker.…

    War History Online | World War 1

    Welcome to War History Online’s World War I category, where we delve into the monumental conflict that reshaped the world. Here, we explore the causes, major battles, and profound consequences of the First World War, shedding light on the unprecedented scale of destruction and the far-reaching changes it brought to societies, politics, and warfare.


    Within this category, we provide a comprehensive exploration of World War I, from its origins in the complex web of alliances and rivalries to its devastating impact on a global scale. Discover the innovative military technologies that emerged during the war, including the introduction of tanks, aircraft, and chemical weapons. Dive into the trenches and witness the harrowing experiences of soldiers, the challenges they faced, and the resilience they displayed.


    Our articles go beyond the traditional narratives to uncover lesser-known stories, personal accounts, and historical insights. Explore the intricate diplomatic negotiations, the strategic decisions made by military leaders, and the cultural and societal changes triggered by the war. Gain a deeper understanding of the war’s human toll, the geopolitical shifts, and the long-lasting effects that reverberate to this day.


    Join us as we navigate the trenches of World War I, unravel the complexities of this global conflict, and pay homage to the courage and sacrifice of those who lived through it. War History Online’s World War I category is your portal to explore the multifaceted dimensions of the Great War, providing a deeper understanding of the events that shaped the 20th century.