“Old soldiers fade away” – Missouri veteran served in the predecessor to U.S. Air Force 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…
Here Is Why It Took So Long For WWI To Be Turned Into A Game (Watch)
Let’s take a look at this video which explains why on earth was WWI so poorly exploited in the gaming industry for so long. There…
In Rare Color – Intimate Battlefield Footage From The German Side Of World War One (Watch)
The history of Europe – and, indeed, the world – would be forever altered by the unprecedented events of the First World War. Up until…
The History of the Red Poppy as a Symbol of Remembrance
Volunteers have sold red poppies for many years to raise funds for veterans. Here’s how that tradition began. The red poppy has traditionally been the…
“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…
Deep Cover: The Spy Who Brought Down An Empire in the Run-Up to World War One
Alfred Redl was a walking contradiction ― a splendid military career crafted by pure ambition and a sense of duty, opposed to the high treason…
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…
Alvin Cullum York: the Most Decorated Pacifist of the First World War
He was a deeply religious man who abhorred violence and warfare. Despite that, he went on to become the most decorated veteran of WWI. Alvin…
The Fourth Battle of Ypres – In Lego – Amazingly detailed animation (watch)
Between the 7th and 29th of April 1918, the Fourth Battle of Ypres – also known as the Battle of the Lys – took place…
The First Yale Unit: College Students Form a Flying Squadron in 1916
In the Spring of 1916, as WWI was raging in Europe, the students at Yale University’s class of 1918 were preparing themselves for a summer of…
Sergeant Stubby: an Unlikely Hero of WWI
He fought in WWI and became an American hero with nine medals. After the war, he met three presidents and attended university despite standing a…
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…