Tag: World War One
Storm Warnings – Five Writers Who Predicted WW1 With Uncanny Accuracy
“Five grim visionaries and their remarkable predictions about the coming war.” FEW COULD HAVE ANTICIPATED the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand and the subsequent crisis that triggered the First World War. Yet for years leading…
The Battle of Dobro Polje – The Forgotten Balkan Skirmish That Triggered the End of WW1
“Although the clash generated fewer than 5,000 casualties, it broke the deadlock precipitating a ‘chain reaction’ of events that forced Berlin to seek terms within weeks.” Dr. James Lyon WHEN GERMANY signed the Armistice on Nov. 11,…
The Eleventh Hour – Remembering America’s Final Bloody Battle of World War One
“The night of this last battle of the war was the most trying night I have ever experienced. The knowledge that in all probability the Armistice was about to be signed caused the mental anguish.”…
Somme Centenary — Books, Apps & Docs for the 100th Anniversary of WW1’s Most Famous Battle
“Publishers, app developers and filmmakers have been turning out a growing body of content to help mark the historic milestone.” IN MANY WAYS, the 1916 Somme offensive symbolizes the carnage and futility of the wider First World War:…
America’s First Code-Breakers – How the U.S. Military Helped Win the WW1 Intelligence War
“Despite a few setbacks, America’s code and code-breaking efforts enjoyed some remarkable successes.” By John F. Dooley WHEN AMERICA ENTERED the First World War on April 6, 1917, the United States Army had virtually no…
Black Jack’s War – How John Pershing Fought to Keep America’s Army Independent in WW1
“For Black Jack, the crux of the issue was that Foch was trying to break up First Army before it even fired a shot.” EDITOR’S INTRODUCTION THE BATTLE OF Saint-Mihiel is considered by many to be…
