World War I
The Depth Charge: Thwarting the German U-Boat
by Brad ReynoldsAt the beginning of World War I, British naval strategists did not believe German submarines would play a significant role in the Atlantic or North Sea. Read more
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World War I was a global conflict of the early 20th century from 1914-1918, between the Central Powers, Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria, and the Allied powers, primarily Great Britain, France, Russia, and later the United States. World War I was ignited in the Balkan city of Sarajevo in June 1914 with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, and war was declared in August. World War I was characterized by the horror of trench warfare on the Western Front and the rise of Bolshevism in the East, and millions died in the catastrophic conflict. The causes of World War I were many, including various territorial disputes, a major arms race, conflicting political ideologies, and more. World War I ended with the Treaty of Versailles; however, the agreement left many issues unresolved and heaped blame and the requirement for reparations on Germany, sowing the seeds of World War II.
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The Birth of Tank Warfare at the Battle of the Somme
By Michael Haskew“We heard strange throbbing noises, and lumbering slowly towards us came three huge mechanical monsters such as we had never seen before,” remembered Bert Chaney, a 19-year-old officer in the Signal Corps of the British Army. Read more
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An American at the Battle of the Somme
By Michael HaskewHenry Augustus “Harry” Butters, Jr., was born in San Francisco, California, on April 28, 1892. He was educated both in his native country and in Great Britain. Read more
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Ralph C. Brown & The North Sea Mine Barrage
by Brad ReynoldsThe wide scale use of U-boats by the Imperial German Navy in World War I led to many improvements in defensive naval capabilities. Read more
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Military Book Reviews: March 2015
by Chris Miskimon Collision of Empires: The War on the Eastern Front in 1914World War I was only days old when German General of the Infantry Hermann von François went forward to view his soldiers engaged in combat south of Stalluponen in East Prussia. Read more
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An American Legend: The 1903 Springfield Rifle
By Arnold BlumbergIn 1896, the .30-40 “Model 1896 Krag Rifle” became the standard United States Army’s first bolt-action, magazine, smokeless-powder service rifle. Read more
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Military Book Reviews: WWII Propaganda to Christmas in the Korean War
By Christopher MiskimonWith World War I raging across the muddy battlefields of Europe, the Allies were pressed for personnel to man their ever-increasing air forces. Read more
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WW2 Leaders: Field Marshal Archibald Wavell
by Christopher MiskimonIn late 1940, fortune seemed entirely against the United Kingdom. France had fallen, Italian troops threatened imperial holdings, and Britain’s few allies were still gravely threatened. Read more
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A Pictorial History of Camouflage
Inspired by the principles of camouflage in nature, creativity in the military art of disguise was spurred in World War I by threats of aerial reconnaissance and long-range enemy fire. Read more
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Revisiting Valiant Hearts: The Great War
By Joseph LusterThe first time we previewed Valiant Hearts: The Great War, it was clear that Ubisoft and developer Ubisoft Montpellier had something special on their hands. Read more
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2014 Marks the 60th Anniversary of Veterans Day
Today marks the 60th Anniversary of Veterans Day in the United States. Originally called “Armistice Day,” commemorating the end of World War I, it was renamed Veterans Day in 1954 by President Eisenhower to acknowledge veterans of the Second World War and Korea. Read more
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Badasses of History: The Men & Women Who Turned the Tide of War
Warfare brings about great deeds and dire circumstances. In the aftermath of the world’s greatest conflicts, some soldiers and commanders become footnotes in the history books, whereas others are able to rewrite the book itself. Read more
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World War I Naval Battles
By Christopher MiskimonThe strength of the British Empire lay in its colonies. Together, they formed a vast trade network which gave the United Kingdom a decided advantage in military ability, finance, and commerce. Read more
