Leading by Example: John J. Pershing, Prime Mentor for Future US Army Generals
The United States greatest leaders, including Patton, Truman, and MacArthur, spent the formative years of their military careers under the command of General of the…
The Evacuation of Gallipoli, The Brilliant End To A Disastrous Campaign
To Europeans, Britons, Canadians, and Americans, stories of World War I often focus on the great battles of the Western Front like the Somme, Ypres,…
Remembering A Rebellion With A Massive Model In Lego (Watch)
In 1916, while Europe was gripped by the horrors of the First World War, another conflict was about to change history in Ireland. On Easter…
Tanks In World War One – The Great War (Watch)
The history of modern warfare – and, in fact, the modern world in general – was irreversibly shaped and sculpted by the events of the…
State Of Georgia Commemorates 100 Years Since America Entered The Great War
The State of Georgia has become the latest US State to publicize its contribution marking the centennial of America’s entry into World War I on…
Bring on the Tanks – The Liberation of Le Quesnoy – Amazingly Detailed Reenactment – Part Two (Watch)
In November 1918, the last major engagement involving New Zealand troops took place. The town of Le Quesnoy was under the control of a German…
Planes and Artillery – The Liberation of Le Quesnoy – Amazingly Detailed Reenactment – Part One (Watch)
In November 1918, the last major engagement involving New Zealand troops took place. The town of Le Quesnoy was under the control of a German…
“Building an Army” – Missouri general developed system of military conscription used 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…
13 Facts – The Battle Of The Somme – One Of The Bloodiest Battles In Human History
The Battle of the Somme is one of the bloodiest battles in human history. Lasting three and a half months, it was one of the…
First World War: 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…
The Second Battle Of Ypres: An Extraordinary Defense In The Face Of Poison Gas
The Belgian town of Ypres was the site of the fiercest fighting of the First World War. A series of battles left the town deserted,…
WWI in East Africa, and the Legendary Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck
The East African campaigns of the First World War were quite unlike the fighting that dominated Europe. Instead of the four years of trench-on-trench stalemate…