About WWI | National WWI Museum and Memorial World War Begins In the summer of 1914, war was seen as romantic, but the reality of the “Great War” proved far more grim. The online exhibition Home Before the Leaves Fall explores the early events of the war. American Volunteerism Even in the early years of the war when the U.S. remained steadfastly neutral, Americans volunteered for the war and relief efforts. Experience their stories, and their enduring impact, with the online exhibition, The Volunteers: America Joins WWI. U.S. Americans wrestled with their role in this global conflict until April 1917. The Armistice On Nov. 11, 1918, after more than four years of horrific fighting and the loss of millions of lives, the guns on the Western Front fell silent. Paris Peace Conference As the war concluded, leaders of the victorious powers in World War I aspired to convert battlefield success into enduring peace. Learn More: Interactive WWI Timeline Explore the events of WWI chronologically with our interactive timeline. 1918 Influenza Artillery
The International Churchill Society - British First World War Recruiting Posters Mass-produced posters have been used to advertise commercial products and propagandize political and social causes since the invention of the lithographic process at the end of the eighteenth century. The poster acquired some artistic respectability by the late nineteenth century due to the design work of artists like Alphonse Mucha and Toulouse Lautrec. However, it was during the First World War that the recruiting poster became ubiquitous within the British urban landscape. More than fifty of the British First World War posters in the William Ready Archives collection were authorized by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee (PRC) in the first eighteen months of the war. The PRC was a thirty member body organized by political party organizers, under the supervision of the War Office, with the express aim of aiding the raising of troop numbers in Britain’s volunteer army. Within a few weeks of the outbreak of the war the designs of poster began to incorporate striking graphic images.
What caused World War I and what were its effects? It was known as “The Great War”—a land, air and sea conflict so terrible, it left over 8 million military personnel and 6.6 million civilians dead. Nearly 60 percent of those who fought died. Even more went missing or were injured. In just four years between 1914 and 1918, World War I changed the face of modern warfare, becoming one of the deadliest conflicts in world history. Causes of the Great War World War I had a variety of causes, but its roots were in a complex web of alliances between European powers. The most powerful players, Great Britain, Russia, and Germany, presided over worldwide colonial empires they wanted to expand and protect. In July 1914, tensions between the Triple Entente (also known as the Allies) and the Triple Alliance (also known as the Central Powers) ignited with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, by a Bosnian Serb nationalist during a visit to Sarajevo. The spread of war Never again?
BritishBattles.com analysing and documenting British Battles from the previous centuries WWI Pamphlets 1913-1920 : Free Texts : Free Download, Borrow and Streaming by Senn, Charles Herman, 1862-1934 76 p. 17 cm Source: folio by Jones, Tom Bruce iii, 16 p. 19 cm Source: folio by National Workmen's Committee on Jewish Rights By J.M. by Bell, Clive, 1881-1964 56 p. 22 cm Topic: World War, 1914-1918 Source: folio by Downes, Robert P. 111 p. 22 cm Source: folio by University of St. by Gide, Charles, 1847-1932 26 p. 22 cm Source: folio by Velimirović, Nikolaj, 1880-1956 39 p. 22 cm Source: folio Title-page contains Milton's prophecy, 1637 Source: folio by Harrison, Jane Ellen, 1850-1928 Cover-title Source: folio by Potter, J. 18 p. ; 21 cm Topics: Red Cross and Red Crescent, World War, 1914-1918 Source: folio by National War Work Council, Y.M.C.A. of the United States Cover title Topic: World War, 1914-1918 Source: folio by United War Work Campaign, Inc Cover title Topics: United War Work Campaign, Inc, World War, 1914-1918 Source: folio by Zionist Organization of America Reprint. by Tuting, William C 53 p. 17 cm Source: folio by United States. 31 p. 12 cm Source: folio
World War One - KS3 History - BBC Bitesize Dreamers and Dissenters How do people respond to the world they live in? When they disagree or dream of change, do they act within society's rules or against them? This site introduces some of the visionaries, dissenters and rule breakers of past centuries. Through a selection of sources from the British Library's collection, you can learn how these people have presented themselves and how they have been represented by others. Language is also an important aspect of citizenship. When you look at the sources... Think about the reliability of this evidence from the past (Who tells the story? Utopia Can utopian ideas ever be realised in the real world? The struggle for democracy In 1928, men and women were given equal voting rights for the first time. Counter Culture Explore countercultural pamphlets, handbooks, fanzines and underground newspapers that helped to promote action, gather support and inspire change. Concerns about crime How do we treat people that break the rules? Our language Filth and Fever ShareThis
Stars and Stripes: The American Soldiers' Newspaper of World War I, 1918-1919 - Library of Congress This online collection includes the complete seventy-one-week run of The Stars and Stripes World War I edition. The Stars and Stripes was published in France by the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) of the United States Army from February 8, 1918, to June 13, 1919. General John J. Pershing wanted a newspaper written by servicemen for the soldiers on the battlefront. On the front page of the first issue, Pershing endorsed the newspaper and characterized its purpose and content: "In this initial number of The Stars and Stripes, published by the men of the Overseas Command, the Commander-in-Chief of the American Expeditionary Forces extends his greetings through the editing staff to the readers from the first line trenches to the base ports. These readers are mainly the men who have been honored by being the first contingent of Americans to fight on European soil for the honor of their country. . . .
WARFARE - Which new weapons were used in the war? (BBC Bitesize) Campaign for Abolition 2007 marks the 200th anniversary of the abolition of British involvement in the slave trade. However, the campaign which led to this abolition began as early as 1787. This resource allows you to explore a range of sources from the entire campaign - you will be able to look at minutes from the meetings of the Abolition Committee and to examine first hand, eye witness accounts of slavery. It will become clear that the issues of equality, justice and tolerance raised and explored by the resources are just as relevant today as they were two centuries ago. You might feel that the need for campaigns is also just as great. Historical sources - an introduction Examine various historical sources from the campaign to abolish slavery, as well as evidence of alternative viewpoints and eyewitness accounts of slavery. Activities A range of activities for students exploring aspects of campaigning with particular reference to citizenship, as well as notes and advice for teachers. ShareThis Activities