WW I History

The zeppelin enjoyed brief, but brilliant, status as Germany's preeminent weapon during World War I.

Dec 17, 2009 - Holly Anderson

One of the bloodiest clashes of World War I, the Battle of the Somme resulted from an Allied push to breach the German front along the Somme River in Northern France.

Dec 16, 2009 - Ivan Castro

In 1915, Turpitz, a pig rescued from the German cruiser Dresden, became the mascot of HMS Glasgow and raised nearly £2,000 for the British War Effort.

Nov 27, 2009 - Jan Toms

In 1914, Europe was a powder keg waiting for a spark to ignite it. The spark was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary by Black Hand terrorists

Nov 23, 2009 - Ivan Castro

The assassination on June 28, 1914 of the heir to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, sparked World War I.

Nov 20, 2009 - Ivan Castro

Even though similar treaties were signed with the other defeated nations , the 1919Treaty of Versailles which officially ended World War I between Germany and the Allies.

Nov 17, 2009 - Ivan Castro

In July 1914 Russian and Austrian orders for a general mobilization started the process that took millions of men to the battlefield in a prolonged and bloody war.

Nov 3, 2009 - Michael Streich

The historian Peter Martland maintains that the Italian dictator received £100 a week to support the alliance with UK. The money should have been spent on mistresses.

Oct 26, 2009 - Alessandro Mastrorocco

Charles Ulm's career was plagued by uncommonly bad fortune. His visionary hopes for Australian aviation were eventually realised, but he was not destined to witness them.

Oct 20, 2009 - Murray McLeod

By the end of the First World War it was clear that Royal Flying Corps training methods and airplanes had killed more pilots than combat with the Germans over France.

Oct 3, 2009 - Murray Sager

Rudolf Bertold's 44 combat victories were unique in that they were achieved by a pilot; terribly disabled by woundings.

Sep 25, 2009 - Murray McLeod

Compared the massive operations conducted in World War I Europe, the Battle of Tsingtao was a relatively minor affair. But to the Japanese, it was the main event.

Sep 4, 2009 - Jon Matsune

Britain badly under-estimated the emerging new state of Turkey during World War One. Winston Churchill made three great blunders in pursuing a risky Dardanelles Campaign.

Sep 1, 2009 - James Parsons

Turkey's entry into World War I is an interesting example of the forces that drive a country to take sides in a war and the strange and deadly alliances thus formed.

Aug 31, 2009 - James Parsons

Named as one of the One Hundred Outstanding Heroes of World War I, Oscar F. Miller served his country with honor. He was born in Franklin County, Arkansas in 1882.

Aug 27, 2009 - Marie Brannon

T.E. Lawrence is considered as one of the greatest heroes of World War 1 as well as being a great author and poet. His role in the Great War is still prevalent today.

Jul 3, 2009 - Sam Kessler

Literature and discussion surrounding The Great War focuses primarily on Europe, but Australia did play a significant role in all aspects of the war.

May 28, 2009 - Jessica Sprunt

Russian-born British spy Georgi Rosenblum spoke seven languages, seduced many women, and was the first "super-spy". His missions included a plot to assassinate Lenin.

May 19, 2009 - Martin Bell

A glimpse of James McCudden, with 57 victories he was ranked fourth in the list of British Aces, only to lose his life in a tragic accident.

May 18, 2009 - Murray McLeod

Following the eruption of the First World War, a wooden floatplane and three Canadian men were sent to Europe, forming the basis for military aviation in Canada

Apr 25, 2009 - Jason Gray

In 1914, fearing an attack on the B.C. coast, Premier Richard McBride takes a chance, and buys two submarines with Provincial funds. They are the RCN's first submarines.

Apr 14, 2009 - Jason Gray

A glimpse of Ernst Udet, the highest-scoring German ace to survive the Great War. He rose to high office in World War II but was destined not to fulfil that task.

Mar 19, 2009 - Murray McLeod

The Allied endeavor to secure the Dardanelles and capture Constantinople resulted in huge casualty counts and the ultimate withdrawal from the Gallipoli peninsula.

Mar 18, 2009 - Michael Streich

The concept behind the battlecruiser was simple. Faster than anything that can outgun them. Bigger guns than anything that can outrun them. Great - in theory.

Feb 3, 2009 - Rob Jackson

A glimpse of Hermann Goring's achievements in World War I; from the trenches to become final leader of the Richtofen squadron.

Feb 2, 2009 - Murray McLeod