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| Allied Forces--Includes links to the British, Commonwealth, Russia, France, Italy and the United States. | ||
Australia--Abundant set of links providing
information on Australia's part in World War I. Topics include:
traditions
of remembrance, stories of Australian diggers, and Australian WW1
references.
Australia's Role In WW 1--Several links to
further information on Australia's role during World War I including their
military, battles, and additional resources.
South Australians At
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History Of The British Army--A comprehensive
study of the British role in WWI.
United Kingdom's Role In
WW 1--
Several links to further information on the
United Kingdom's role during World War I including their military,
battles, and additional resources.
The British Army In The Great
War--Find
details of the organization and war service of every part of the British
army. Learn
which British units took part in the battles of 1914-1918, and take a
virtual tour of the battlefields
where the British Army saw action. Discover
what life was like
for the men and women of the Army; how they joined up, trench conditions,
and more, look at the
war career of
individual soldier, and gather additional information from the many
outstanding links.Great Britain--Lists of leaders of state and military. Be sure to go to the "See Also" sites as this is where most of the information is located. British--A superb WWI site focusing on British and Imperial involvement during World War I.
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Grande Guerra: The Italian Front, 1915-1918--Great
information on Italy's involvement during WW I, battles, weapons, and
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War And Revolution In
Russia--Russia's
involvement in the war was inextricably linked with its turbulent domestic
history. Russia--Lists
of leaders of state and military.
Be sure to go to the "See Also" sites as this is where most of the
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New Zealand And World War One--Provides
information on
New Zealand's involvement in
World War I. |
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America's
Role In WW 1--Provides
information
links to the United States
involvement in World War I including
their military, battles, and additional resources. |
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| Battles And Campaigns Of 1914--With the outbreak of hostilities in 1914, many thought that the war would come to a rapid conclusion. However, after the bloody battles of Mons and the Marne, the world was shocked to see not only how many casualties had been inflicted, but how the Great War had settled into a protracted war of attrition. Explore the early stages of the "war to end all wars" through this collection from 1914. | ||
| Battles Of The Western Front--Begins with battles in 1914 until the end of the war. | ||
| Causes Of The First World War--"Explore the foundation of the "war to end all wars." From the increase in arms production and tangled alliances to the rise of the Schlieffen Plan and the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand, the roots of this epic struggle are found in many events. Find out more about them all in this section". | ||
| Chateau-Thierry--Overview of Chateau-Thierry. Includes a letter written by Marshal Foch concerning the battle. Includes "Quick Facts", a description of the battle, and photographs. | ||
| Gallipoli: Heat And Thirst--Brief information detailing the battle that was a disaster from the beginning to the end. Battle At Gallipoli, 1915--The futile attempt to open a new front and relieve the stalemate in France. Gallipoli--Explores the events that took place at Gallipoli, the Anzacs troops, and the building of the commemorative site. | ||
| Passchendaele: Drowning In Mud--Brief accounting of the battle which took so many lives. | ||
| Second Battle Of The Marne--Presents timelines, background material, a summary of events and some first-hand accounts of this important battle. | ||
| The Somme: Hell On Earth--Brief information on the battle that was the bloodiest in the history of the British Army. The Battle Of The Somme--Description of this battle in Belgian. | ||
| Verdun: Symbol Of Suffering--The battle of Verdun was the longest battle of the war and cost both sides many thousands of casualties. | ||
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| Aerodrome: Aces And Aircraft Of WWI--Aces and aircraft by nationality. Death Of An Air Ace, 1918--Major Raoul Lufbery, one of America's greatest aces, meets a fiery death in air combat. | ||
| Aircraft Of World War I--Provides names and descriptions of specific aircraft used in World War I. Organized by nations: Austria-Hungary, Italy, France, Germany Russia, Great Britain, and United States. Includes nice photographs. | ||
| Big Guns Of the Great War--Prior to World War I, battles had been fought and won by soldiers being good shots and by soldiers participating in hand-to-hand combat. World War I was the first war to use machine guns and flamethrowers and sophisticated weaponry from a distance. | ||
| Austro-Hungarian Navy--Provides a detailed analysis of the composition of the Austro-Hungarian Navy in WWI. Contains numerous hyperlinks to further information on related subjects. | ||
| Choctaw Code Talkers Of WWI--Information about the role of Native Americans in military communications. | ||
| Early Tank Design--Provides an overview of the history and development of the tank for use in World War I. Includes two first-person accounts of the use of tanks on the battlefield. Provides several links to related information. | ||
| French Air Service--Focuses on the development and composition of the French Air Service during WWI. Contains numerous hyperlinks to further information on related topics. | ||
| French Navy--Brief article focusing on the composition of the French Navy during WWI. Contains numerous hyperlinks to further information on related topics. | ||
| Gas Attack, 1916--In the trenches as the Germans launch the newest innovation in weapons of mass destruction - gas | ||
| Legend, Memory And The Great War In The Air--This exhibit from the Smithsonian Institute explores aircraft combat in the Great War. Profiled here are the Fokker D.VII, SPAD XIII Smith IV, Sopwith Snipe, Voisin VIII LA.P, Albatros D.Va, and the Pfalz D.XII. | ||
| The Maritime War--Provides resources on the naval side of the war. | ||
| The Medical Front--Nurses, surgery, ambulances used and more. | ||
| Nurse Heroines--Excellent site that provides "Comprehensive Red Cross nursing history via the story of Marion McCune Rice, Women's Service in WW I plus hundreds of important nursing and WW I links. " | ||
| Poison Gas--Provides an overview of the use of poison gas (mustard gas, chlorine) during WWI. Includes fatality statistics and first-person accounts of its use. | ||
| Royal Flying Corps--Article focusing on the development and composition of the British Royal Flying Corps during WWI. Contains numerous hyperlinks to further information on related topics. | ||
| Royal Navy--Article describing the composition of the Royal Navy during World War I. Contains numerous hyperlinks to further information on related topics. | ||
| The Story Of World War I Aviation--History of the development and use of aircraft during the War. Pays tribute to the "brave pilots on both sides that flew them." | ||
| Trench Warfare WW I--Collection of pages that cover every facet of trench warfare. Examples: waterlogged trenches, dysentery, trench rats, trench foot, body lice, the trench system, and much, much more. Excellent photos and quotes from soldiers. | ||
| U-Boats In WWI--Contains pictures and charts, as well as general information on the Germany's use of submarine warfare. Focuses on the second phase of submarine usage, --to disrupt trade lines and enforce embargos. U-boat War In WWI | ||
| War In The Air--Offers lots of information about air warfare during World War I-- arranged by topic. | ||
| Weapons Of World War I--Links to resources on various weapons developed and used in World War I. Includes rifles, pistols, tanks, machine guns, armored vehicles, artillery, and more. A comprehensive resource. | ||
| Women At War--Provides a wealth of information regarding the women and women's organizations which made a difference in World War I. Content is organized into relevant categories. Women In World War One: Thirty Thousand Women Were There | ||
| Women In World War I--Over thirty thousand women served their country in the Army and Navy Nurse Corps, the Navy as Yeoman (F), the Marines, and the Coast Guard. This site explains how they were active in World War I. | ||
| World War I Aircraft--Nice color photos of the aircraft flown by the various countries involved in the war. | ||
| World War I Aviation Links--Links to photographs of aircraft used during the war, WW I Aircraft technical information, WW I aces, replica WW I aircraft, WW I flight simulators, and other WW I aviation related sites. | ||
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| American Posters Of World War One--Interesting information and color photos. | ||
| Art Of World War I--A very impressive site containing 100 paintings from international collections, assembled to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the First World War. Works by numerous artists from both sides, including such famous painters as Picasso, Chagall, Kokoschka, Sargent, as well as the German painters Otto Dix and Max Beckmann. The painters painted different motifs and different time periods. Often, they painted what they themselves had lived through. | ||
| A Biography Of America--Tracks American history from the arrival of the earliest European explorers through the late 20th century. | ||
| Bismarck, Otto Von--Short biography of the creator of the German empire. Otto von Bismarck, "Founder" Of The German Empire--Brief profile of the official who served as the Prime Minister of Prussia and as the first Chancellor of Germany. The Heritage Of Bismarck--Considers the man associated with the creation of the German state in the last half of the nineteenth century. | ||
| Bubonic Plague--The death rate was 90% for those exposed to the bacterium. It was transmitted by the fleas from infected Old English black rats. | ||
| Cher Ami--This is no joke! This carrier pigeon flew messages back and forth during World War I and saved 194 American soldiers. | ||
| Assassination Of Archduke Franz Ferdinand--Firsthand account given by Borijove Jevtic, one of the leaders of the Narodna Odbrana who was arrested with Gavrilo Princip immediately after the assassination. Archduke Franz Ferdinand--Brief biography. Archduke Franz Ferdinand d'Este--Profiles of the Austro-Hungarian heir and his wife Princess Sophie von Hohenberg whose assassinations sparked the Great War. | ||
| Encyclopedia Of The First World War--Great set of sites for information on all topics regarding the war. The First World War--Part of the Spartacus Internet Encyclopedia, this comprehensive site features a war chronology, list of major battles, biographies of leaders, statistics, weapons, inventors, literature, a look at the home front, press reports and more. | ||
| First World War--Provides a detailed overview of World War I. Content includes a focus on the war's causes, life during the war, technological advances made, interactive programs (great timeline), and additional links. | ||
| First World War.Com--A comprehensive Web site where you will find a description of how World War I began, a timeline, battles, photos, weapons of war, and interesting articles written about the war. You can also explore the war by month year. | ||
| The First World War: Sources for History--A comprehensive Web site about the war. Here you will find maps, original documents, and an overview of the war. | ||
| The Great War--Provides a detailed look at World War I, and its affect on the world at large. Content includes comprehensive interviews with expert historians, an interactive timeline, an interactive gallery complete with detailed maps, and more. | ||
| The Great War--An excellent site with many links from Pittsburgh University. | ||
| The Great War--Using personal accounts and historical analysis BBC News Online looks back at what became known as "the war to end all wars". | ||
| Great War Statistics--Great information--enlistment, end of the war numbers, battle casualties, shipments, ammunition, material, and costs, and miscellanea costs. | ||
| Hindenburg, Paul von--German general and second president of the Weimar Republic, who presided over the coming to power of Adolf Hitler. Paul von Hindenburg--Brief profile with links within text to further information. | ||
| In Flanders Fields--The well known poem by John McCrae and a short biography of the poet. Flanders (Histor!ca - Heritage Minute)--Includes a video clip of McCrae writing his famous poem. | ||
| Influenza 1918--Learn about the worst epidemic the United States has ever known. | ||
| League Of Nations--Infoplease.com provides a brief history of the League of Nations the international organizations which ended World War I. Here you will learn about its origins and its successes and failures. | ||
| Lost Liners: Lusitania--At this Web site you will find excerpts from the book "Lost Liners" and "Exploring the Lusitania" describing the events that took place on the day the Lusitania was sunk by a German-boat. | ||
| The Major Events Of The Great War Of 1914-1918--The Western Front Association Web site provides descriptions of many battles in World War I from 1914 through 1918. | ||
| Maps & Locations--Maps with a brief description show the changes made to Europe during World War I. | ||
| Nicholas II--During the Russian Revolution, Czar Nicholas II was overthrown. Factmonster.com provides a brief overview of his life and death. | ||
| An Outline Of American History--A comprehensive history of the United States from the years before European exploration through the 1992 presidential elections. Includes: Early America; Colonial Period; Road to Independence; Formation of a National Government; Westward Expansion; Sectional Conflict; and Growth and Transformation. Also covers the stock market crash of 1929, the Great Depression, the New Deal, WWII, Cold War, the rise of conservatism, and the Gulf War. | ||
| 1914-1918/A World War I Summary--An excellent summary of the war. Maps at the beginning of each year summary show battles fought each month of that year. Use the pause button to slow the map down so you can see the battle names. | ||
| 1918: The End Of Stalemate--In 1918 a dramatic change took place on the western front - huge swathes of territory were lost and won. | ||
| John Pershing--Brief biography of the man appointed Commander-in-Chief of the American Expeditionary Force. John J. Pershing - Career Fact Sheet John Pershing The Life Of General John J. Pershing | ||
| Photos Of The Great War--Photo gallery of almost 2000 images from World War I. Organized into the following sections: War Albums, Aviation, Troops, Commanders, Death & destruction, Heads of States, Individuals, Locations, Weapons & Equipment, Miscellaneous, War at Sea, Animals at War, Auxiliaries, Special Exhibits, and Refugees. A Pictorial History Of World War I--"At this Web site you will find an overview of World War I, learn about the men who operated aircrafts and other machinery, and machines of war." | ||
| Recordings From World War I And The 1920Election--The Nation's Forum Collection consists of fifty-nine sound recordings of speeches by American leaders from 1918-1920. The speeches focus on issues and events surrounding the First World War and the subsequent presidential election of 1920. Speakers include: Warren G. Harding, James Cox, Calvin Coolidge, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Samuel Gompers, Henry Cabot Lodge, and John J. Pershing. Speeches range from one to five minutes | ||
| The Treaty Of Versailles--Information on the treaty with a nice chart and map showing what each country claimed possession of after the war. Versailles Treaty--Gives a good simple listing of the treaty terms. Treaty Of Versailles, The--Overview of the negotiations. The Versailles Treaty--Full text of the treaty. | ||
| Trenches On The Web--Ev-er-y-thing about World War I. The depth and detail are quite astonishing. From photos to W.W.I movie listings to a W.W.I Artifact Virtual Reality site. A fantastic web site! | ||
| Trenches-Life In The--What was it like in the trenches? Find out here! Also includes links to the trench system and trench warfare. The Great War trench experience--Good photographs of trench life. | ||
| U.S. Enters World War I--On April 6, 1917, the United States entered World War I. Here you will learn about that day and some of the events that led up to the United States decision to enter the war. | ||
| Veterans Day--America's Story from America's Library, a Library of Congress Web site tell the story of Veterans Day, originally referred to as Armistice Day, which was celebrated at the end of World War I. | ||
| The War To End All Wars --World War I was a struggle between Europe's great powers grouped into two hostile alliances. | ||
| World War I Links Central World War I Sites--Topics include: Military Figures, Political Figures, Military Forces, Battles and United States Troops, Events and Issues, War Journalists, War Artists, Anti-War Movement, and Women and the War. | ||
| Who Killed The Red Baron?--"Forensic experts investigate the most famous aviation mystery of World War I." Sections include: Articles [Inside the Baron's Mind ; Americans Against the Baron] , an overview & slide show , and additional resources. The Red Fighter Pilot--The only memoir written by "The Red Baron" Manfred von Richthofen before his death in 1918. The Red Baron: Rittmeister Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen--Provides a time line of the famous aviator's World War I military career. Red Baron | ||
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Woodrow Wilson--Information and links to the
United States President during WWI. Woodrow
Wilson--This
PBS Web site explores the life of Woodrow Wilson who served from 1913 to
1921 as President of the United States. Here you will find an interactive
time line, a biography of Wilson, and other interesting facts about his
life and administration during World War I. Fourteen Points--Learn about Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points. They were a plan establishing a peace program at the end of World War I. The League of Nations was a result of one of the fourteenth point. |
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| World War I--An exhaustive list of links to other sites. Scroll down to World War I Wars & Conflict - World War 1 (BBC)--Contains many articles related to World War One. Here you can read about the battles, the social impact of the war, debates, and much more. World War I--Excellent set of links. | ||
| World War I--Contains an impressive and exhaustive amount of links and further resources on the people, documents and events during World War I. | ||
| World War I--World War I, 1914-18, also known as the Great War, conflict, chiefly in Europe, among most of the great Western powers. It was the largest war the world had yet seen. Find out the causes, events during the war and aftermath. | ||
| World War I--In-depth look at World War I. Includes: summaries of the war years; sound clips of eye witness accounts; a virtual tour of a WWI trench on the Western Front; animated map; battles; countries involved; notable people and more. | ||
| World War I--Encarta Encyclopedia provides a detailed overview of the war. Contents include background information, as well as a focus on military strategies, the four phases of the war, and the war's aftermath. | ||
| World War I--Good information on many topics including how the fought in the air, at sea, and in the trenches, technologies, heroes and leaders, end of the war, and more. | ||
| World War I--Read an overview detailing the distant origins of the First World War, which ran for four years from 1914. Watch a collection of short vintage video clips containing events relating to the First World War. Read a collection of British and German source documents concerning the execution of Capt Fryatt. Read a summary of the so-called 'Iron Ration', i.e. the emergency food ration issued to front-line troops. Read a biography of Britain's Western Front Commander-in-Chief from 1916 onwards. | ||
| World War I--Explores some key events in World War I such as the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the gas attack on 1916, the Battle at Gallipoli in 1915, and other important incidents that occurred during the war. | ||
| World War I - 1914-1918--Provides a chronology of events leading up to World War I, the course of war, and the aftermath. | ||
| World War I - An Overview--Many links to major battles during the war. | ||
| World War I Biographical Dictionary--Brief biographies of individuals who played important roles in World War I ; includes portraits and references ; organized alphabetically. | ||
| World War I Eastern Front--Covers the eastern front of WWI from the initial Russian invasions to the eventual German advances and victories. Be sure to click on the maps at the beginning of each section. | ||
| World War I Links--Conventions, treaties and official papers, organized by title, country and year. The site also includes sections on memorials and reminiscences, a biographical dictionary, an image archive, the maritime war, the medical front, as well as a section reserved for special topics and commentaries. There is also a section listing links to other sites. | ||
| World War I On The Web--List of links including several chronologies, sites about Woodrow Wilson and general sites. | ||
| World War I, The Great War The Western Front--Quite extensive and well annotated site. Lots of links arranged by year. | ||
| World War I Poets--Meet some of the poets who wrote about World War I. | ||
| World War I Political Cartoons--Photos of some of the cartoons published during the war, with explanations of each. | ||
| World War Web--Learn about the weapons used by both sides, important people during this time, and information on the war itself. | ||
| Sergeant Alvin York--Known as the greatest [American] hero of World War I. Biography Sergeant York--Provides historical information and photos of the man considered to be America's greatest World War I civilian soldier. The Real Sergeant York | ||
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