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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 [...]
Minnesota woman hopes to connect WWI artifact with surviving family members
Minnesota woman hopes to connect WWI artifact with surviving family members Terri Reuvers loves what history has left behind. “I, like my father, am obsessed with vintage things,” she smiles. In the garage of [...]
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 Immigrant Army: Immigrant Service Members in World War I
As the American military mobilized to enter World War I in 1917, its ranks filled with a cross-section of American society, including immigrants from around the world. The nation entered the war during a [...]
