Humanizing The Sacrifice – Elston stepbrothers snuck away from home to enlist in the Army in WWI
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Jeremy P. Ämick, who is a military historian and writes on behalf of the Silver Star Families…
When one man attacked the USA with his militia – Pancho Villa
In 1916 WWI was ravaging Europe. Neutral countries were on edge, striving to stay out of the conflict. Then the southern border of the United…
“Appreciate their sacrifices” – Missouri veteran served with Army’s Veterinary Corps in World War I
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Jeremy P. Ämick, who is a military historian and writes on behalf of the Silver Star…
How Tanks Decided The First & Second World Wars
The concept of a military tank was not particularly new in 1916. However, the ability to move troops safely through combat territories with a vehicle…
When One Man Attacked The USA With His Militia at His Back – Pancho Villa
In 1916 WWI was ravaging Europe. Neutral countries were on edge, striving to stay out of the conflict. Then the southern border of the United…
The Battle of Jutland – A Pyrrhic Victory For Germany In WWI
Even though Imperial German Navy was a well-prepared force during WWI, with a considerable amount of powerful vessels, it was still no match for the traditional…
These Ten Facts About WW1 Have Been Largely Forgotten
In these centennial years of the First World war, let’s look back at some of the more unknown facts about WW1. Were the Generals leading the…
The Arizona Balloon Buster – Epic Tale of Courage, Friendship and Sacrifice
In only nine days of flying in World War I combat, just ten missions and thirty hours of time in a Spad XIII aircraft, Lieutenant…
Captain Albert Jacka – The First Australian VC In World War One
By Guest Blogger James Maloney Albert Jacka was the first Australian soldier to receive the Victoria Cross during the First World War. As a result he…
Breaking The Deadlock – Machine Gun Tactics of WWI
The machine-gun was possibly the most valuable weapon in defining the fighting of WWI. Its massive firepower devastated infantry formations and virtually eradicated the use…
The Female Allied Spy Was Condemned To Death By The Germans – In The End They Gave Her The Iron Cross
During WWI, the German government condemned a woman to death for spying on them. Fortunately for her, they commuted her sentence when they realized they…
WW1: The Third Battle of Ypres – The Leading British Offensive Of 1917
Fought during the First World War, the Third Battle of Ypres was the leading British offensive of 1917. Taking place at the much fought over…