The Best Sniper Of World War 1 – Francis Pegahmagabow
Francis Pegahmagabow is not a well-known name, but he was a Canadian First Nation sniper-hero of World War One and the most-awarded native soldier in…
Harold Ackroyd – A Selfless WWI Medic with More than 20 Separate VC Recommendations
Life in war is never easy. Watching your fellow soldiers and friends fighting for their lives and suffering serious wounds – physically and mentally – can be…
The Angels of Mons – How Religion Helped Boost the Morale of British Troops in WWI
On 23rd of August, 1914, the British Expeditionary Force was faced with its first real challenge ― the Battle of Mons. Before the battle, the…
The Story Behind “In Flanders Fields” – One Of The Most Famous War Poems Of History
More so than any other modern war and certainly more than any war fought before it, The First World War was the age of the “war…
10 Facts About the Battle of Mons, The First Clash Between the British And German Armies In WWI
Taking place on August 23rd, 1914 the Battle of Mons was a clash between the British Army and the advancing German Army in Mons, Belgium.…
Plymouth Naval Memorial Damaged by vandals – Disrespecting Veterans From Both World Wars
A 97-year-old veteran who was an active participant in the evacuation at Dunkirk has said he is disgusted after finding out that the war memorial…
World War One Artillery Components Found on Jersey Shore Beaches
More than 300 pieces of military-grade ordnance were found along the Jersey shore. Each piece was no bigger than a tube of ChapStick. They were…
5 Facts – America’s Most Successful WWI Fighter Ace, Edward Rickenbacker
The United States Air Force and Army have seen many skilled, brave, and incredible pilots – men and women willing to fly straight into battle,…
Haunting Footage From The Battle Of The Somme
The Battle of the Somme was one of the bloodiest battles of World War I, and indeed of all time. It was the biggest battle…
Eye-Watering Numbers – The Staggering Cost Of World War One
If you’ve ever wondered why war is so astoundingly expensive, this video will more than answer any questions you’ve had. Indy Neidell, host of the…
10 of the Biggest UK War Cemeteries in Europe
Europe is filled with war cemeteries and memorials commemorating the millions of lives that were lost during both World Wars. These sites have become tourist…
VC: In WWI Horace Augustus Curtis Charged The Enemy Trenches, Capturing 6 Machine Guns and 100 Infantry
Horace Augustus Curtis wasn’t supposed to be a war hero. He was supposed to be a nobody who lived and died in relative poverty in…