Did You Know

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.

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.

It was a mysterious shootout. Were German spies responsible?

The ship’s sinking by a German U-boat in 1915 enraged the American public, helping motivate the United States of America to join the world conflict two years later.

The Lord of the Rings is a war story. Its famous author was steeped in the same fetid waters that brewed the most famous novels to come out of the Great War in which he fought.

The use of dogs in war is nothing new, but their role changed over time. Dogs were employed extensively by all sides, with different breeds managing different roles.

More than 60 million American households own a dog, but canines aren’t always limited to being a pet. During World War 1, dogs played roles instrumental in the success of various operations.

The Treaty of Versailles didn’t just blame Germany for the war—it demanded financial restitution for the entire conflict. In retrospect, it sowed the seeds of WWII.

These superb and highly influential Army bands helped pioneer the emergence of Jazz and bring it to international audiences. All were part of Black regiments hailing from New York City, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Chicago.

Soldiers learned it. It was used to promote the sale of war bonds. And it helped make the red poppy one of the war's great symbols of loss.