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Top 5 Powerhouse Aircraft Of World War I
During the WWII, aircraft became some of the most important assets for Allied air forces, as they carried out extensive raids throughout Europe as well as long-range strategic missions over the Japanese Islands, which [...]
The Williams Show: Courage, Creativity, and Innovation in World War I Aviation
(Note: This article was originally written during the Spring 2024 University of Wisconsin-Madison’s “World War I Wisconsin” course, taught by Dr. Leslie Bellais.) In the evening strike on August 23, 1918, aviator Rodney D. Williams [...]
Will Hispanic Doughboy from El Paso get Medal of Honor?
Pvt. Marcelino Serna's heroics and lethal effectiveness on the battlefield, where he killed more than two dozen enemy soldiers in a single fight, made him was one of the most decorated U.S. soldiers in [...]
This Cape Cod Town Was Shelled By Germany During World War I
Were you aware that Germany attacked Cape Cod during World War I? It happened on July 21, 1918, in Orleans, some 65.2 miles east of New Bedford. The attack, involving a German U-boat, was [...]
A Biologist Tells The Story Of ‘Cher Ami’—The World’s Most Famous War Pigeon
World War I was a time of great military advancement. New to the battlefield were impressive inventions such as armored tanks, machine guns, airplanes, submarines and field telephones. But the armies of WWI weren’t [...]
How WWI Sparked Population Shifts in the United States
World War I (WWI) was a global conflict that left a lasting mark on nearly every corner of the globe, including the United States. While the war is often remembered for its devastating battles [...]
When Americans spent Christmas and New Year’s freezing in Russia
As World War I ended, thousands of American troops were fighting in the early stages of Russia’s civil war. 106 years ago, American troops were in a pitched battle for control of villages in [...]
Journey Log: Centennial – Fourth Ride, Part 1
(Editor’s Note: The origin and first three legs of John Sterkendries’ American WWI journeys are chronicled here and here. Media coverage of his project can be found here and here.) I would like to dedicate this [...]
Sculpting Our Nation’s Story with America’s Michelangelo
World War I was a war the American people didn’t want. In 2015, the World War I Centennial Commission launched a design competition to support the creation of a National WWI Memorial in our nation’s capital. [...]
