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5 Writing Tips for the Ultimate Valentine from WWI Love Letters
These tips gleaned from the real-life letters of WWI soldiers and their loved ones will help you write one for the ages.As we head into Valentine’s Day weekend, what to write in a card to your [...]
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 [...]
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 U.S. Military Risks Mineral Shortages in a U.S.-China War
Lessons from World War I, World War II, and the Korean War Minerals are foundational in warfighting. They are used in defense platforms like attack submarines, heavy bombers, and mobile missile launchers, and in [...]
The Hypocrisy of WWI: African Americans Fighting for a Country That Oppressed Them
World War I was a pivotal moment in global history, but for African Americans, it was a paradox riddled with hope, oppression, and defiance. While the war presented opportunities for Black Americans to fight [...]
Mass Immigration and World War I
The Immigration Service continued evolving as the United States experienced rising immigration during the early years of the 20th century. Between 1900 and 1920 the nation admitted over 14.5 million immigrants. Concerns over mass [...]
The Albree Pigeon-Fraser: The First American Fighter
A seldom-remembered WWI prototype for the first fighter aircraft designed in the United States Most people who know about American aviation during the First World War are aware that the US Army Air Service [...]
This World War I Innovation Built the Global Kleenex Empire
Did you know that the humble Kleenex owes its origins to World War I? In this video, we dive into the fascinating story of how a product originally designed for soldiers became a household [...]
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 [...]
