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What was the Sykes-Picot agreement, and why does it still affect the Middle East today?
World War I secret agreement led to a century of turbulence in the Arab world Some national borders are determined by natural phenomena like seas, mountains and rivers. Most, however, are created by people. [...]
WWI Submarines: What Were They Used For And Do Any Still Exist?
Typically, when people think of submarine warfare, they probably recall the deadly U-boats of World War II. While that conflict saw widespread use of submarines, it was hardly the first to utilize the silent vessels. [...]
Incredible Things Invented in World War I
Inventions To Come Out Of WWI One of the more difficult realities is that there is a great deal of innovation that comes out of human conflict. From medical to technological advances, conflicts create [...]
First Flight of the WWI Sopwith Pup
On this day in aviation history, February 9, 1916, the Sopwith Pup made its first flight. A small fighter even for the standards of WWI, the Sopwith Pup was the darling of British pilots [...]
Meet The Most Legendary War Horse Of WWI—Here’s How He Became ‘The Horse The Germans Couldn’t Kill’
Among the many animals that left their mark on World War I, one horse stood apart—not for altering the course of battle, but for embodying the raw endurance and unbreakable spirit that defined those who [...]
The History of Suppressors: From World War I to Modern Operations
Hiram Percy Maxim, the son of another Hiram Maxim, produced the first practical and successful suppressor. His father created machine guns, but Maxim Jr. created suppressors. He was a brilliant man who saw a [...]
The 5 Americans who made history by earning the Victoria Cross
Four Americans earned Britain’s highest honor in World War I while passing themselves off as Canadians. Since Queen Victoria instituted the Victoria Cross in 1856, five American-born men have received Britain’s highest military award [...]
Remembering the Brave: Americans in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the World Wars
Over 2,200 Americans served in the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) in World War I “As to our duty, all are agreed,” declared Sir Robert Borden, Prime Minister of Canada, on August 14, 1914, as [...]
Doughboy MIA For January 2025: Private Eugene Sharpe
A man is only missing if he is forgotten... Eugene Sharpe was born on May 31st, 1896 in Winnfield, Tennessee. Before the war, he worked on the family farm and later as a brakeman [...]
