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The Son of an American Legion Founder Led a Guerrilla Campaign of Terror Against the Nazis
In WWI, Wood Sr. received the Legion of Merit and a Purple Heart as well as the French Croix de Guerre and Legion of Honor. By today's standards, Eric Fisher Wood Sr. would probably not [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
How the U.S. planned to annex Canada if victorious in a larger war with Britain after World War I
It’s become increasingly evident that U.S. President Donald Trump’s rhetoric about Canada becoming the 51st state isn’t just bluster to achieve a more advantageous trade position. So far at least, he hasn’t mentioned any [...]
Signature and Kennedy Center lead nominations for best in D.C. theater
“Private Jones” and “The Nance” earned the most Helen Hayes Award nods. “Private Jones,” a new musical about a deaf Welsh sniper in World War I, racked up 10 nominations for the Helen Hayes [...]
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 [...]
World War I Historical Association announces new Student Paper Prize
The World War I Historical Association (www.ww1ha.org) is pleased to announce a new initiative, the Colonel Paul F. Braim Student Paper Prize. The award is a $250 prize for the best undergraduate and/or master-level [...]
