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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 [...]
Naturalized World War I Soldier Frank Capra
After the United States entered the First World War, Congress passed the Naturalization Act of May 9, 1918, to expedite naturalization for alien members of the U.S. armed forces. Congress wanted to reward foreign-born [...]
Wyoming Sleuths Help Return WWI Dog Tags Buried In France For A Century
A French field infamously known as the “mud camp” is still giving up World War I relics lost there more than a century ago, including dog tags. A Wyoming author and investigator are helping [...]
