Neutral Nations During World War 1

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Between 1914 and 1918, about 10 million combatants and 10 million civilians were killed, and another 21 million were hurt and injured due to the fight. The Allies, including the United Kingdom, France, the United …

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French Army Uniforms of WW1

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France was part of the Triple Entente states that joined against the Central Powers during World War 1. Although fighting happened worldwide, most of the conflict in Europe occurred in Belgium, Luxembourg, France, and Alsace-Lorraine.  …

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Propaganda Posters Used in World War 1

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After the United States declared war on Germany in 1917, industry resources on weaponry and technology increased considerably. It prompted President Woodrow Wilson to establish the Committee on Public Information, managing its official propaganda and …

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Top 25 events of World War 1

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World War 1 was four-year-long combat that started on 28 July 1914 and ended on 11 November 1918. A significant part of the world was involved in the war, forming two major alliances. Throughout most …

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World War 1 Rifles

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The Great War, fought during the intervals between 1914 and 1918, caused massive devastation to humankind and physical infrastructures. Humans proved to be very ingenious in terms of the progression of armament. Initially, arrows, swords, …

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Facts about Technology and Weapons used in World War 1

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World War 1 (1914­-1918) experienced growing industrial resources and significantly implemented mass arms production.  This trend of industrialization, which had already begun about 50 years prior, resulted in the technological advancement of warfare.  The improvisation …

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German Uniforms in World War 1

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Germany had a wide assortment of military uniforms before World War 1. Each state in the country had a distinct uniform in color, cut-out, belt-buckle motto, and helmet plate.  The luxury of maintaining heterogeneous uniforms …

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What were Doughboys in World War 1

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During World War 1, the term “Doughboy” was influential among American infantrymen. Although the term’s origins are unknown, it was still used until the early 1940s.  Moreover, the 1942 song “Johnny Doughboy Found a Rose …

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