The American Friends Service Committee was formed in April 1917 as a direct consequence of the US involvement in World War 1. A group of Quakers met in Philadelphia to formulate plans for themselves and other denominations who opposed the war. Their plans covered alternative service in France, ...
he kept all of us very interested including even my kids. The visit to the Vimy tunnels was especially great for the kids, as well as the great walk around Beaumont-Hamel. The lunch was yummy and kid-friendly. My husband and I learned a lot...
In the sphere of leaflet propaganda the enemy has defeated us. Shooting poison darts from a secure hiding place was never a German art. We realized, however, that this struggle is a life and death matter, and that one has to fight the enemy with his own weapons. Yet the spirit of the...
During New Zealand’s involvement in the war in South Africa, the issue of messing arose as large numbers of mobilising men were stationed in camps. Messing arrangements involved a combination of civilian contractors and regimental cooks. However, an inquiry into soldiers’ comfort, housing, and ...
At over 400 pages and weighing in at nearly 3.5kg, this is an impressive work setting out the contribution of the Royal Artillery during the war, a not insignificant task given the scale of its involvement. The book is beautifully illustrated with many contemporary drawings and paintings, and ...
"The estimated weight is between 180 and 200 tons, I am dully aware; this monstrosity will have a rough time of it passing through villages to get to the front. G.Rockenbach has informed me, that the US needs to step up on its tank designs, and this may be a po...
The American involvement in WW1 and the trench warfare tactics of WWII are reflected in its design, making it a must-have for history enthusiasts and collectors. The lighter's vintage aesthetic resonates with the trench mortar and other weapons used during these pivotal conflicts, making it a ...
The erasure of Africa’s involvement in World War I, including the ongoing centenary commemorations, painstakingly reminds us that, once again, it is for us to make sure history is told in full. My commitment toThe World War I in Africa Projectfinds its roots in this necessity: history sho...
as happened in the case of Flora Sandes, the women under Inglis's command and other nurses like Florence Farmborough - who escaped from Siberia to the USA with Maria Bochkareva, the famous head of the Women's Death Battalion - were seen as symbols of Britain's deep involvement in helping...