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Dazzle camouflage in WWI had surprisingly little impact, study suggests
The effectiveness of the iconic dazzle camouflage used on British Royal Navy ships during the First World War could be “substantially overestimated”, according to a new study. Instead, the research, published in the journal i-Perception, finds that another type [...]
The World War I origins of “God Bless America” by Irving Berlin
Berlin wrote the song on his way back to America after attending the London premiere (September 30, 1938) of his film Alexander’s Ragtime Band. Introduced by Kate Smith on her CBS radio show, The [...]
This day in history: German Spring Offensive, March 21, 1918
On March 21, 1918, Germany launched its Spring Offensive in the hopes of tipping the scales of the war before American troops and supplies could reach the front. German plans for the Spring Offensive [...]
March 1915 – At a Crossroad in the Development of U.S. Navy Submarines
A little under fifteen years from the day the US Navy purchased their first submarine, the future of the small craft was still not settled. In 1915, the United States faced a number of [...]
New recording of Joseph Turrin’s “And Crimson Roses Once Again be Fair” cantata based on poetry from World War I
Announcing the release of a new recording of Joseph Turrin's “And Crimson Roses Once Again be Fair”, a 45 minute Cantata based on poetry from World War I, released on the Naxos label and [...]
How to Explore the Forgotten Battlefields and Memorials when Moving to a City with WWI History
How to Explore the Forgotten Battlefields and Memorials when Moving to a City with WWI History World War I left a lasting imprint on cities worldwide, shaping their landscapes and preserving stories of sacrifice. [...]
Nation & World How WWI vets shaped Civil Rights Movement
Study traces surge in activism among Black men who faced discrimination while defending country Black men drafted into the U.S. Army during World War I were significantly more likely to join the NAACP and [...]
History Talks: Military Service and the Path to American Citizenship
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 The promise of the American Dream—life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness—has inspired people from all corners of the globe to make their home in the land of the free. [...]
Women’s History Month: Honoring World War I Nurses and Norfolk’s Own Kate Talcott Cooke
World War I (1914-1918) played a critical role in advancing the nursing profession in the United States and the role of female nurses in general. During World War I women joined both the U.S. [...]
