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USS Texas: The Homeless Battleship That Fought in World War I and World War II
Key Points and Summary: The USS Texas, a storied battleship that served in both World Wars, is undergoing a $35 million restoration at the Gulf Cooper Shipyard in Galveston, Texas.-Known for its roles in the North Sea during [...]
Advancements in Aviation Soar to New Heights in World War I
Popular culture has romanticized the aviators of World War I. But the evolving state of the equipment and the deadly battles in the skies led many young fliers to early graves. Less than a [...]
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 [...]
Filipino discovers tombstone of Pinoy World War I soldier in own property
A Filipino reportedly unearthed the tombstone of a soldier who served during the First World War. The Facebook group “Philippine Old Photos Collection” shared photos of the tombstone on Tuesday, January 21. The post [...]
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 [...]
The Forgotten African American Soldiers of World War I: Their Fight for Equality
World War I, often referred to as "The War to End All Wars," profoundly shaped the American nation, not just in terms of global positioning but also in domestic social dynamics. Among the millions [...]
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 [...]
