Roads to the Great War
Monday, August 31, 2026

Charles Whittlesey and His Ancestors Have Left Lasting Contributions to American Life

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Major General Clarence R. Edwards pinning the Medal of Honor on Lieutenant Colonel Charles W. Whittlesey,  Boston Common, 24 December 1918 B...
Sunday, August 30, 2026

The Kurds and World War One

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A Troop of Kurdish Tribesmen During the War The Rise of Kurdish Nationalism The idea that Kurds deserve their own independent homeland start...
Saturday, August 29, 2026

World War One and the Shock of the New [Art] from Robert Hughes (Video)

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  The first 10 minutes with Hughes visiting the Somme battlefield is absolutely stunning. MH
Friday, August 28, 2026

From Eddie Rickenbacker's Photo Album

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  Eddie Rickenbacker (second from left) with four members of the 94th Aero Squadron standing beside an unidentified plane.  American ace Jam...
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Thursday, August 27, 2026

Remembering a Veteran: Petty Officer George Samson, HMS River Clyde, VC & White Feather

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  Petty Officer George Samson,  HMS River Clyde , VC  While helping soldiers ashore from his ship, HMS River Clyde , the 26-year-old seaman ...
Wednesday, August 26, 2026

"March or Die" — A Tradition of la Légion étrangère Meets Trench Warfare

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Legionnaires on a Desert March in Algeria, 1905  "March or Die" — A Tradition “March or die” ( Marche ou crève ) is the famous uno...
Tuesday, August 25, 2026

The Scramble for Africa (1862–1912)

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Thomas Pakenham Random House, 1991 Compilation of Reviews German Schutztruppe Patrolling Near Kilimanjaro  The Scramble for Africa (1876–19...
Monday, August 24, 2026

America's Summertime World War One Commemorations – 2026

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Remembrance of  the Battle of Croix Rouge Farm 28 July 1918 – 25 July 2026 A  major Remembrance address was made on 25 July 2026 at Croix Ro...
Sunday, August 23, 2026

The Value of Trench Signage

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  Overview Signage in World War I trenches was vital for survival, navigation, and tactical coordination. Handwritten or stenciled boards pr...
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