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What Vehicles Did The Army Use Before The Jeep?
Think of the U.S. Army, and you think of Jeep. While the small 4x4 might be seen as the archetype when it comes to military transport, the U.S. Army had been experimenting with various [...]
“Hello Girls”: Edith Dodson and the forgotten heroes of the Great War
(Author's note: With special thanks to Ann Dodson, a second cousin of Edith Dodson, who told me of this fascinating story and provided me with some texts and visual material.) When we speak of [...]
Financial Facts about the U.S. (and UK) War Bonds in World War I
Shortly after declaring war in 1917, the Wilson Administration was faced with the reality of having to pay for the massive military build-up that would be required. Both tax increases and monetary expansion were [...]
Charles Whittlesey and His Ancestors Have Left Lasting Contributions to American Life
Few stories of World War I are better known than the story of the Lost Battalion, a unit in the 308th Infantry of the 77th Division commanded by Major Charles W. Whittlesey. Numerous books [...]
The U.S. Has Seen Labor Shortages Before: Working Women During World War I
As men left their jobs to serve their country in war overseas, women replaced their jobs. Women filled many jobs that were brought into existence by wartime needs. As a result, the number of [...]
Upcoming Cycling Trip Along the Western Front Way UPDATE
Update: Follow the group's bicycle journey Along the Western Way on their CycleBlaze Journal here starting August 28. Originally published: June 24, 2026 In the Somme River region in France and in the Flanders region in [...]
Carey’s Force in the Somme: The Shrapnel-Dented Helmet of Fred Bachle, 6th Engineer Regiment, 3rd Division
This is the moderately-dented British Mark I helmet worn by Sergeant (Acting Sergeant 1st Class) Fred Bachle of Company B, 6th Engineer Regiment, 3rd Division, American Expeditionary Forces. Bachle was part of "Carey's Force", [...]
Americans in the Canadian Army?
How about an entire brigade? When you write historical fiction, sometimes you paint yourself into a corner, and while resolving a plot issue, you discover a bit of hidden history. In my novel, The [...]
The Boston Navy Yard in the First World War: The Ships and the Boats
Over the years, the Boston Navy Yard (also known as the Charlestown Navy Yard) earned the reputation of being a renowned repair yard for the US Navy. At this yard, workers repaired many more ships [...]
