Finding the Lost Battalion
"We are along the road parallel 276.4..." On the evening [...]
Life in the Trenches
While armies fielded new tools of war, their commanders clung [...]
Music and Entertainment in the Trenches
While music was used for training purposes at home, music making was the most important form of entertainment at the front.
Songs for the Soldiers
The National Committee was charged with publishing an official songbook to be distributed to song leaders, officers, and soldiers. Here are all the songs with descriptions on how they relate to the American war effort.
How America Hunted German Submarines
Germany’s decision to recommence unrestricted submarine warfare in February, 1917 was one of the decisive factors that drove the United States into finally joining “the war to end all wars.”
Horses and Mules
These unsung beasts of burden provided the overwhelming majority of the power used to move men and machines–the true “horsepower” of the war effort.
Who Was the Most Decorated U.S. Serviceman of WWI?
The answer most might give is Sgt. Alvin York. The exploit that earned him the Medal of Honor (MOH) is legendary, and his name became synonymous with WWI. Still, was he the one?
What Killed More World War I Troops than Any Battle?
More civilians (over 50 million) died from flu during the Great Pandemic than from both World Wars and the Holocaust combined. Another 500 million civilians were incapacitated.
The Pigeon that Saved the Lost Battalion
Many have heard of the legendary Lost Battalion. What is not commonly known is the role of a remarkable pigeon named Cher Ami. That little bird became one of the greatest heroes of World War I.
The 1st American serviceman killed in WWI died in Maine. Who killed him?
It was a mysterious shootout. Were German spies responsible?
