Articles related to "First World War"
Hitler and the First World War
Adolf Hitler served as a German soldier in the First World War for which he was decorated twice. Serving as the company runner Hitler led a life filled with danger.
hitler • world war • adolf hitler • first world war • hitler's military service
Adolf Hitler served as a German soldier in the First World War for which he was decorated twice. Serving as the company runner Hitler led a life filled with danger.
hitler • world war • adolf hitler • first world war • hitler's military service
How Great Was the Great War? (book review of 3 books)
The Great War has traditionally been seen as a great event of the twentieth century, particularly for British social history. This essay reexamines this issue, looking at some old "classics" as well as contemporary work on the subject.
first world war • world war i • book reviews • british society • social aspects
The Great War has traditionally been seen as a great event of the twentieth century, particularly for British social history. This essay reexamines this issue, looking at some old "classics" as well as contemporary work on the subject.
first world war • world war i • book reviews • british society • social aspects
The Cause of the First World War
The death of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife starts the First World War and leads to nine million deaths.
gavrilo princip • archduke franz ferdinand • assasination of archduke franz ferdinand • who killed archduke ferdinand • who was gavrilo princip
The death of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife starts the First World War and leads to nine million deaths.
gavrilo princip • archduke franz ferdinand • assasination of archduke franz ferdinand • who killed archduke ferdinand • who was gavrilo princip
War and Responsibilty: Ferguson's PITY OF WAR (book review)
Niall Ferguson's latest book THE PITY OF WAR has caused a firestorm of controversy among academics and others and has profoundly affected the debate about World War I. "The A.J.P. Taylor" of his generation, Ferguson's book is fun, historically entertaining and interesting, as well as extremely controversial and often wrong. This extended essay offers a thorough synopsis of the author's arguments as well as my assessment of the book.
first world war • ww1 • wwi • great war • military
Niall Ferguson's latest book THE PITY OF WAR has caused a firestorm of controversy among academics and others and has profoundly affected the debate about World War I. "The A.J.P. Taylor" of his generation, Ferguson's book is fun, historically entertaining and interesting, as well as extremely controversial and often wrong. This extended essay offers a thorough synopsis of the author's arguments as well as my assessment of the book.
first world war • ww1 • wwi • great war • military
Exhibitions at Imperial War Museum
The Imperial War Museum has a number of exhibitions and special events planned for 2008/9, some of which will commemorate the 90th anniversary of the end of World War I.
imperial war museum • terry deary • martin brown • horrible histories • the frightful first world war
The Imperial War Museum has a number of exhibitions and special events planned for 2008/9, some of which will commemorate the 90th anniversary of the end of World War I.
imperial war museum • terry deary • martin brown • horrible histories • the frightful first world war
A Forgotten Italian Inventor
Giulio Ulivi, an Italian inventor and engineer born in 1881, was either a charlatan or someone whose discoveries could have changed the course of World War I.
inventor • italian inventors • engineers • rays • death rays
Giulio Ulivi, an Italian inventor and engineer born in 1881, was either a charlatan or someone whose discoveries could have changed the course of World War I.
inventor • italian inventors • engineers • rays • death rays
Canada Remembers Vimy
Vimy Ridge in northern France is the site where Canadian soldiers fought a costly battle in World War I.
first world war • vimy • veterans • remembers • canada
Vimy Ridge in northern France is the site where Canadian soldiers fought a costly battle in World War I.
first world war • vimy • veterans • remembers • canada
Charles Ponzi
This Italian immigrant used a long running get rich quick scam to make millions of dollars.
charles ponzi • pyramid schemes • commonwealth nations • international postal reply coupon • first world war
This Italian immigrant used a long running get rich quick scam to make millions of dollars.
charles ponzi • pyramid schemes • commonwealth nations • international postal reply coupon • first world war
The Statute of Westminster (1931): Canada's "Declaration of Independence"
Canada Day, Fourth of July, July 4th, Independence Day, Canada, United States, Celebrations
canada day • statute of westminster • july 1 • july 4 • usa-canada relationship
Canada Day, Fourth of July, July 4th, Independence Day, Canada, United States, Celebrations
canada day • statute of westminster • july 1 • july 4 • usa-canada relationship
One Canadian Remembers
Canadian thoughts on Memorial Day
remembrance • war • memorial day • soldiers • heroes
Canadian thoughts on Memorial Day
remembrance • war • memorial day • soldiers • heroes
20th Century Queen: The Life of the Queen Mother (Part 1)
The life of the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, who celebrates her 100th birthday this month.
queen mother • queen mum • queen elizabeth • bowes-lyon • glamis
The life of the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, who celebrates her 100th birthday this month.
queen mother • queen mum • queen elizabeth • bowes-lyon • glamis
Century in Review: 1900-1999
For the century part of this three-part pre-millennium thing, every decade will be talked about separately.
canadian history • 1900-1999 • thirties • century • 1910
For the century part of this three-part pre-millennium thing, every decade will be talked about separately.
canadian history • 1900-1999 • thirties • century • 1910
Classic Film & WW 1
The Classic Film that best represents the hearts and minds of those who fought the World To End All Wars may not be the one you think
charlie chaplin • shoulder arms • all quiet on the western front • paths of glory • lewis milestone
The Classic Film that best represents the hearts and minds of those who fought the World To End All Wars may not be the one you think
charlie chaplin • shoulder arms • all quiet on the western front • paths of glory • lewis milestone
Edith Cavell
Nurse Edith Cavell, a Red Cross Nurse, helped stranded British soldiers escape from Belgium after the 1st Battle of Mons. In 1915 she was betrayed and shot by the Germans
edith cavell • english nurse executed in first world war • nurse edith cavell • death by firing squad of edith cavell • helped stranded british soldiers
Nurse Edith Cavell, a Red Cross Nurse, helped stranded British soldiers escape from Belgium after the 1st Battle of Mons. In 1915 she was betrayed and shot by the Germans
edith cavell • english nurse executed in first world war • nurse edith cavell • death by firing squad of edith cavell • helped stranded british soldiers
The Oldest Living WW1 Veteran
Mr Allingham is one of the last living veterans of the First World War, the oldest man in Europe, and one of the oldest living people on Earth.
last surviving world war one veterans • oldest man in the world • oldest man in britain • oldest man in uk • oldest man in europe
Mr Allingham is one of the last living veterans of the First World War, the oldest man in Europe, and one of the oldest living people on Earth.
last surviving world war one veterans • oldest man in the world • oldest man in britain • oldest man in uk • oldest man in europe
The War Fought Over "A Scrap of Paper:" England And The Outbreak Of WWI
world war i • origins of world war i • liberal government • 1914 • comedy of errors
world war i • origins of world war i • liberal government • 1914 • comedy of errors
Canada At War: Part 2, The World Wars
Canada at War. The Two biggest wars in Canadian History. The War of 1914 and of 1939.
canada • world war • world war i • world war ii • british
Canada at War. The Two biggest wars in Canadian History. The War of 1914 and of 1939.
canada • world war • world war i • world war ii • british
Overview of 19th c. British Social History (book review)
Jose Harris is one of the top social historians of Modern British history. Her latest book, reviewed in this essay, reexamines the social history of Britain during the near half century before the First World War, arguing that that, rather than the war, was the chief defining moment in British historical development.
united kingdom • social history
Jose Harris is one of the top social historians of Modern British history. Her latest book, reviewed in this essay, reexamines the social history of Britain during the near half century before the First World War, arguing that that, rather than the war, was the chief defining moment in British historical development.
united kingdom • social history
Susie Cooper Pottery
Collecting 20th century pottery should include some fine women designers and potters, including Clarice Cliff, Charlotte Rhead, and of course, Susie Cooper.
art deco • susie cooper • pottery • twentieth century design • antiques
Collecting 20th century pottery should include some fine women designers and potters, including Clarice Cliff, Charlotte Rhead, and of course, Susie Cooper.
art deco • susie cooper • pottery • twentieth century design • antiques
A Look at the Provinces, Part X: Newfoundland and Labrador
This is the tenth article in the series. The Province of Newfoundland and Labrador is a two-part province consisting of, surprise, Newfoundland and Labrador. Newfoundland is an Island while Labrador is the part north of Quebec. Although the province is commonly called Newfoundland, its official name was changed to Newfoundland and Labrador not too long ago. It has an area of 405,720 square kilometres and has a population of 568,474 people. The Capital is St John's (not to be confused with Saint John, NB), and is the last province to join confederation, in 1949.
newfoundland and labrador • labrador • st. john's • canada • provinces
This is the tenth article in the series. The Province of Newfoundland and Labrador is a two-part province consisting of, surprise, Newfoundland and Labrador. Newfoundland is an Island while Labrador is the part north of Quebec. Although the province is commonly called Newfoundland, its official name was changed to Newfoundland and Labrador not too long ago. It has an area of 405,720 square kilometres and has a population of 568,474 people. The Capital is St John's (not to be confused with Saint John, NB), and is the last province to join confederation, in 1949.
newfoundland and labrador • labrador • st. john's • canada • provinces
Edinburg Castle in Scotland
Edinburg Castle is a must-see for the history buff, with great highland views and a deep wealth of Scottish history.
edinburg • scotland • castle • witches • witch burning
Edinburg Castle is a must-see for the history buff, with great highland views and a deep wealth of Scottish history.
edinburg • scotland • castle • witches • witch burning
Hercule Poirot
An enduring figure in crime fiction, Agatha Christie's detective Hercule Poirot is one of the most famous characters of the "golden age" of the whodunnit.
hercule poirot • gatha christie • golden age whodunnit • mysterious affair at styles • captain hastings
An enduring figure in crime fiction, Agatha Christie's detective Hercule Poirot is one of the most famous characters of the "golden age" of the whodunnit.
hercule poirot • gatha christie • golden age whodunnit • mysterious affair at styles • captain hastings
History of Australia Film - Take 1
Intoductory history of the Australian Film Industry, from 1890-1960.
australia • film • australian film industry • history of australian film • history
Intoductory history of the Australian Film Industry, from 1890-1960.
australia • film • australian film industry • history of australian film • history
Imperial War Museum Duxford
The Imperial War Museum at Duxford is planning several air shows and events during 2008 to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the end of the First World War.
imperial war museum duxford • duxford • duxford air shows • large visitor attraction of the year award • spitfire
The Imperial War Museum at Duxford is planning several air shows and events during 2008 to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the end of the First World War.
imperial war museum duxford • duxford • duxford air shows • large visitor attraction of the year award • spitfire
King Edward VIII’s Abdication
Because of his love for Wallis Simpson, King Edward VIII became the only monarch in British history to voluntarily give up the throne.*
king edward viii’s abdication • the abdication crisis of 1936 • wallis simpson • royal marriages act of 1772 • cornwall plan
Because of his love for Wallis Simpson, King Edward VIII became the only monarch in British history to voluntarily give up the throne.*
king edward viii’s abdication • the abdication crisis of 1936 • wallis simpson • royal marriages act of 1772 • cornwall plan
Lord Peter Wimsey
Dorothy L. Sayers created the complex and dashing detective Lord Peter Wimsey - and according to some critics, fell in love with him.
lord peter wimsey • dorothy l. sayers • detective fiction • gaudy night • harriet vane
Dorothy L. Sayers created the complex and dashing detective Lord Peter Wimsey - and according to some critics, fell in love with him.
lord peter wimsey • dorothy l. sayers • detective fiction • gaudy night • harriet vane
Louis de Broglie, Physicist
Brief biography of Louis de Broglie who discovered the wave nature of electrons that established the wave-particle dualism.
louis de broglie • louis de broglie physicist • de broglie wave-particle duality • de broglie wave nature of electrons • de broglie brief bio
Brief biography of Louis de Broglie who discovered the wave nature of electrons that established the wave-particle dualism.
louis de broglie • louis de broglie physicist • de broglie wave-particle duality • de broglie wave nature of electrons • de broglie brief bio
Remembrance Day
On the eleventh day of November Canadians pause for one minute of silence and pay respect to those who fell in World War I.
remembrance day • poppy • flanders fields • john mccrae • world war i
On the eleventh day of November Canadians pause for one minute of silence and pay respect to those who fell in World War I.
remembrance day • poppy • flanders fields • john mccrae • world war i
Royalty in the 20th Century (Part 7)
The monarchies of Thailand, Tonga, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom in the 20th century.
thailand • siam • monarchy • royal • royalty
The monarchies of Thailand, Tonga, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom in the 20th century.
thailand • siam • monarchy • royal • royalty
Simon Wiesenthal: Nazi Hunter
The life story of one of the world's foremost hunter of Nazis.
simon wiesenthal • nazi hunter • nazi germany • concentration camps • adolph hitler
The life story of one of the world's foremost hunter of Nazis.
simon wiesenthal • nazi hunter • nazi germany • concentration camps • adolph hitler
Singapore in World War One
In 1915, Indian Muslim troops on Singapore mutinied, killing their officers and British civilians. Why did they do this and what happened next?
singapore • british empire • indian mutiny • islam • kaiser
In 1915, Indian Muslim troops on Singapore mutinied, killing their officers and British civilians. Why did they do this and what happened next?
singapore • british empire • indian mutiny • islam • kaiser
The Culinary Regions of Portugal
An introduction to the culinary regions of Portugal
culinary • portugal
An introduction to the culinary regions of Portugal
culinary • portugal
The Hudson's Bay Company: Canada's Store
The 2nd of May, 1670, That is 330 years ago, Charles II, King of Great Britain, chartered a company of fur traders called the Hudson's Bay Company which would have monopoly of trading rights in the Hudson's Bay area.
canada • northwest passage • fur trading • hudson bay • company
The 2nd of May, 1670, That is 330 years ago, Charles II, King of Great Britain, chartered a company of fur traders called the Hudson's Bay Company which would have monopoly of trading rights in the Hudson's Bay area.
canada • northwest passage • fur trading • hudson bay • company
The Wars, by Timothy Findley
The Playhouse Theatre Company presents The Wars, by Timothy Findley, in Calgary, AB and Vancouver, BC.
the wars timothy findley • vancouver playhouse theatre company • vancouver bc • theatre calgary • calgary ab
The Playhouse Theatre Company presents The Wars, by Timothy Findley, in Calgary, AB and Vancouver, BC.
the wars timothy findley • vancouver playhouse theatre company • vancouver bc • theatre calgary • calgary ab
A Background on Albania
Albania is a little-known formerly communist country in the Balkans with a unique culture and an ancient and often tragic history dating back to one thousand BC.
albania • eastern europe • the balkans • king zog • enver hoxha
Albania is a little-known formerly communist country in the Balkans with a unique culture and an ancient and often tragic history dating back to one thousand BC.
albania • eastern europe • the balkans • king zog • enver hoxha
A Campaign For Unity: Cripp's Unity Campaign, 1935-39, Part II**
Part II of a three-part series about Sir Stafford Cripps and his Unity Campaign during the 1930s, a political campaign aimed at stopping Fascism.
richard stafford cripps • cripps • labour party • great britain • unity campaign
Part II of a three-part series about Sir Stafford Cripps and his Unity Campaign during the 1930s, a political campaign aimed at stopping Fascism.
richard stafford cripps • cripps • labour party • great britain • unity campaign
Abbey Park - A Brief History.
Abbey Park's history dates back to medieval times.
abbey • park • leicester • abbey • abbots
Abbey Park's history dates back to medieval times.
abbey • park • leicester • abbey • abbots
Alvin York
Alvin York was a peaceful, religious man who in World War I distinguished himself in battle. This article looks at his role in the war.
alvin york • medal of honor • world war i • meuse-argonne • croix de guerre
Alvin York was a peaceful, religious man who in World War I distinguished himself in battle. This article looks at his role in the war.
alvin york • medal of honor • world war i • meuse-argonne • croix de guerre
American Soprano Alma Gluck
A brief look at the life and career of Alma Gluck, one of the most famous sopranos of the early twentieth century.
alma gluck • efrem zimbalist • marcella sembrich • jean dereszke carry me back to old virginny • metropolitan opera company
A brief look at the life and career of Alma Gluck, one of the most famous sopranos of the early twentieth century.
alma gluck • efrem zimbalist • marcella sembrich • jean dereszke carry me back to old virginny • metropolitan opera company
Bawdsey – Birthplace of Radar
Bawdsey Manor in Suffolk, England. This historic site offers a pleasant walk along the shingle beach, and is part of the Suffolk Area of Natural Beauty.
bawdsey • robert watson-watt • chain home • radar • felixstowe ferry
Bawdsey Manor in Suffolk, England. This historic site offers a pleasant walk along the shingle beach, and is part of the Suffolk Area of Natural Beauty.
bawdsey • robert watson-watt • chain home • radar • felixstowe ferry
Biography and Works of Carl Orff
Brief biography of German composer Carl Orff, his life, career, list of works. Famous for scenic cantata Carmina Burana.
carl orff • german composer • german opera • german teacher • carmina burana
Brief biography of German composer Carl Orff, his life, career, list of works. Famous for scenic cantata Carmina Burana.
carl orff • german composer • german opera • german teacher • carmina burana
Book Review: A Rose for the Anzac Boys
As three teenaged girls seek to make a difference in the ongoing struggles of World War I, they find that the war will impact them in ways they could never have imagined.
a rose for the anzac boys • jackie french • historical teen fiction • australian author • the role of women in war
As three teenaged girls seek to make a difference in the ongoing struggles of World War I, they find that the war will impact them in ways they could never have imagined.
a rose for the anzac boys • jackie french • historical teen fiction • australian author • the role of women in war
Canadian Holidays
This week since I'm low on ideas here are special National days marked on our Calendar that are not among things like New Year's or stuff like that and are not celebrated in other countries, obviously.
canada • victoria day • canada day • boxing day • thanksgiving
This week since I'm low on ideas here are special National days marked on our Calendar that are not among things like New Year's or stuff like that and are not celebrated in other countries, obviously.
canada • victoria day • canada day • boxing day • thanksgiving
Celebrating Anzac Day
Every Australian considers Anzac Day to be the most important national holiday. The occasion is full of respect, ceremonies, and true-blue Aussie fun.
anzac day • australian • aussie • holiday • celebrations
Every Australian considers Anzac Day to be the most important national holiday. The occasion is full of respect, ceremonies, and true-blue Aussie fun.
anzac day • australian • aussie • holiday • celebrations
CYPRUS BRIEF HISTORY -part III
As now you are well known with the Cyprus history,"The Land You Will Love", this article will tell you further upto the 20th century.....
cyprus • cyprus tourism • travel • mediterranean • vacation
As now you are well known with the Cyprus history,"The Land You Will Love", this article will tell you further upto the 20th century.....
cyprus • cyprus tourism • travel • mediterranean • vacation
Esperanto and Cinema. Part One
The first of a series of articles dealing with Esperanto and Cinema.
esperanto • cinema • film • pathe • gaumont
The first of a series of articles dealing with Esperanto and Cinema.
esperanto • cinema • film • pathe • gaumont
Hitler's Sea Wolves
Admiral Karl Donitz's mauraders terrorized the seas with u-boats during World War II. They would sink thousands of war ships, merchant vessels and even passenger ships.
the sea wolves • karl donitz • winston churchill • u-boats • the royal oak
Admiral Karl Donitz's mauraders terrorized the seas with u-boats during World War II. They would sink thousands of war ships, merchant vessels and even passenger ships.
the sea wolves • karl donitz • winston churchill • u-boats • the royal oak
How Dada is Digital Poetry?
Did fewer than a hundred renegade artists in the First World War period determine the shape of modern electronic poetry?
digital poetry and dada movement • electronic literature and dada • poetry and computers • visual poetry • . sound poetry
Did fewer than a hundred renegade artists in the First World War period determine the shape of modern electronic poetry?
digital poetry and dada movement • electronic literature and dada • poetry and computers • visual poetry • . sound poetry
Italy - South Tyrol - Walking in the Dolomites
South Tyrol for outdoor vacations like mountain climbing and hiking. Explore the Seiseralm, Europe's largest area of mountain pastureland, surrounded by the Dolomites.
italy - south tyrol • bolzano • walking in the dolomites • santner spitze • plattkofel
South Tyrol for outdoor vacations like mountain climbing and hiking. Explore the Seiseralm, Europe's largest area of mountain pastureland, surrounded by the Dolomites.
italy - south tyrol • bolzano • walking in the dolomites • santner spitze • plattkofel
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