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Russia’s 1914 Invasion of Germany – The Beginning of WWI on the Eastern Front

In August 1914, fighting broke out between Germany and Russia – it was the beginning of WWI on the Eastern Front. Russia declared war on…

The Dawn Of The Submarine: German U-9 Sank 3 British Cruisers in 90 Minutes, 22 September 1914

Colin Fraser

There are many unflattering labels to apply to the disastrous events in the North Sea early in the morning of September 22nd, 1914. Certainly, for…

Germany’s WWI Albatros D. Fighter Planes – The Mainstay of German Air Power in World War One

The Albatros D. Fighters were a mainstay of German air power during WWI. Four Models During the fast-changing aerial warfare of WWI, what made for…

Roman Ungern von Sternberg, The Reincarnation Of Genghis Khan In The Bolshevik Revolution

A mystic, a savage sadist, a madman or one of the last cavalry strategic geniuses? This peculiar warlord left an interesting trace in  Asian history.…

The Heroic Story of the Lost Battalion in WWI who survived multiple Enemy Attacks and Friendly Fire while never backing down

The Meuse-Argonne Offensive was one of the most significant military operations of WWI. It was the final push by the Allies on the Western Front…

From The Rise Of Napoleon To The American Civil War, These Three Conflicts Paved the Way for World War I

The First World War was devastating in its scope and utterly unlike what national leaders expected. As such, it was seen by many as an…

Gabrielle Petit: The WWI Spy Who Refused to Crack Under Interrogation and Threat of Death

British troops sitting in a trench + Portrait of Gabrielle Petit

Some individuals get no breaks in life. What’s more, they sometimes have to die before they receive the recognition they deserve. Take the case of…

Two Invasions of Belgium By Germany in Two World Wars: 1914 and 1940

In both World Wars, the fighting in the West began with a German invasion of Belgium. 1914: Why German strategy in the late 19th and…

For Christ’s sake men – come on. Do you want to live forever” Mowed down a 200-man attack by himself with a machine gun

On 10 June 1918, during the Battle of Belleau Wood, 44-year-old Marine Corps First Sergeant Dan Daly, armed with a pistol and hand grenades, single-handedly…

Interesting Facts About The End Of WWI

Ten interesting facts about the Armistice, which ended WWI. 1- The Kiel Mutiny and German Revolution was the final blow to the German Empire The…

The Titanic Battle of WWI Luxury Liners: Fancy Spas and Explosive Shells

It’s hard to imagine a massive cruise ship ever being converted into a naval vessel for war. Think of the largest cruise ships today, complete…

Less Well Known Facts About The Infamous Battle of the Somme

1.  The Battle of the Somme was originally meant to be predominantly a French offensive. The Battle of the Somme was first planned in late…