Articles related to "Western Front"
The German A7V in WWI
While the German Army did not initially embrace the idea of tanks, by 1918 they sought heavy tanks to match against their opponents.
a7v • wwi • panzerkampfwagen • 1918 • germany
While the German Army did not initially embrace the idea of tanks, by 1918 they sought heavy tanks to match against their opponents.
a7v • wwi • panzerkampfwagen • 1918 • germany
Erich Maria Remarque Biography
Life and works of German author Erich Maria Remarque, best known for antiwar novels.
erich maria remarque • german novelist erich m remarque • erich remarque biography • remarque all quiet on the western front • erich remarque works
Life and works of German author Erich Maria Remarque, best known for antiwar novels.
erich maria remarque • german novelist erich m remarque • erich remarque biography • remarque all quiet on the western front • erich remarque works
German Stormtroopers in WWI
The Imperial German Army in WWI sought to break the static nature of combat on the Western Front in 1916 through the use of elite troops known as Stormtroopers.
german stormtroopers • wwi • sturmtruppen • western front • imperial german army
The Imperial German Army in WWI sought to break the static nature of combat on the Western Front in 1916 through the use of elite troops known as Stormtroopers.
german stormtroopers • wwi • sturmtruppen • western front • imperial german army
A Christmas Peace
Songs have been crafted about the it. A book has been written about it. If you aren't familiar with this amazing story, here is a brief account of The Christmas Truce.
christmas eve • christmas • truce • armistice • british
Songs have been crafted about the it. A book has been written about it. If you aren't familiar with this amazing story, here is a brief account of The Christmas Truce.
christmas eve • christmas • truce • armistice • british
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
The Fall of ANZAC Day
During the 60's, 70's and early 80's, ANZAC Day in Australia was regarded as a day of jingoism that had no place in the modern Australia
anzac • gallipoli • kokoda • tobrook • anzac day
During the 60's, 70's and early 80's, ANZAC Day in Australia was regarded as a day of jingoism that had no place in the modern Australia
anzac • gallipoli • kokoda • tobrook • anzac day
Tour First World War Sites at Flanders Fields
Although the guns fell silent on the Western Front 90 years ago, the area that came to be known as Flanders Fields retains many powerful reminders of the futility of war.
flanders fields • first world war • great war • ypres salient • battlefield
Although the guns fell silent on the Western Front 90 years ago, the area that came to be known as Flanders Fields retains many powerful reminders of the futility of war.
flanders fields • first world war • great war • ypres salient • battlefield
Trench Warfare During The First World War
British and French success in halting the Schlieffen Plan led to the widespread experience of trench warfare that lasted until the last months of the war.
western front • first world war • trenches • british • french
British and French success in halting the Schlieffen Plan led to the widespread experience of trench warfare that lasted until the last months of the war.
western front • first world war • trenches • british • french
Wilfred Owen
A brief biography of Wilfred Owen one of the great poets of World War 1.
wilfred owen • poetry • war poets • shropshire • shrewsbury
A brief biography of Wilfred Owen one of the great poets of World War 1.
wilfred owen • poetry • war poets • shropshire • shrewsbury
The British Whippet Tank, 1917-1918
The British Mark A Whippet was lightly armored, fast, and armed with machine guns, designed to exploit defensive penetrations.
british • whippet • tank • 1917-1918 • mark a
The British Mark A Whippet was lightly armored, fast, and armed with machine guns, designed to exploit defensive penetrations.
british • whippet • tank • 1917-1918 • mark a
Wartime Truces in History
Spontaneous, informal truces have not been uncommon during wartime. Enemies came together to listen to music, barter food, play football and even celebrate Christmas.
wartime truces • informal truces • chirstmas truce • wartime music • wartime football
Spontaneous, informal truces have not been uncommon during wartime. Enemies came together to listen to music, barter food, play football and even celebrate Christmas.
wartime truces • informal truces • chirstmas truce • wartime music • wartime football
Billy Bishop: Canadian Flying Ace
In July 1915, Billy Bishop watched a Nieuport biplane take off. He knew immediately that he wanted to be a pilot and engage the enemy in battle in the air. What he didn't know is that he would be come the best fighter pilot in the Allied Forces.
biographies • billy bishop • flying ace • wwi • germany
In July 1915, Billy Bishop watched a Nieuport biplane take off. He knew immediately that he wanted to be a pilot and engage the enemy in battle in the air. What he didn't know is that he would be come the best fighter pilot in the Allied Forces.
biographies • billy bishop • flying ace • wwi • germany
IN FLANDERS FIELDS: A Gift Of Remembrance
John McCrae, a Canadian physician and poet, wrote In Flanders Fields during the First World War. He left us a very special legacy - the gift of remembrance.
suite101 • suite 101.com • mary • alward • mary alward
John McCrae, a Canadian physician and poet, wrote In Flanders Fields during the First World War. He left us a very special legacy - the gift of remembrance.
suite101 • suite 101.com • mary • alward • mary alward
The 20 Greatest of the Best Picture Oscar Winners
Of the 71 Best Picture winning films, what are the 20 greatest of those films?
71 best picture winning films oscars • top 20 list oscar winning best pictures • godfather • schindlers list • the godfather part ii
Of the 71 Best Picture winning films, what are the 20 greatest of those films?
71 best picture winning films oscars • top 20 list oscar winning best pictures • godfather • schindlers list • the godfather part ii
The Oscars Take Off With 'Wings'
The first Academy Awards were presented in 1927 with the Best Picture going to <i>Wings</i>. Take a look at this film and the rest of the films that earned the honor of Best Picture from 1927 to 1937.
wings • the broadway melody • oscars • all quiet of the western front • cimarron
The first Academy Awards were presented in 1927 with the Best Picture going to <i>Wings</i>. Take a look at this film and the rest of the films that earned the honor of Best Picture from 1927 to 1937.
wings • the broadway melody • oscars • all quiet of the western front • cimarron
The Ruhr Pocket of World War II
The 75th Infantry Division's motto "Always Get There Somehow" showed, as the division moved from the Ardennes Region, to the Colmar Pocket, and into the German Ruhr Area.
75th infantry division • world war ii • us army • ruhr pocket • european theater
The 75th Infantry Division's motto "Always Get There Somehow" showed, as the division moved from the Ardennes Region, to the Colmar Pocket, and into the German Ruhr Area.
75th infantry division • world war ii • us army • ruhr pocket • european theater
The U.S. 75th Infantry Division
In late World War II, the young & inexperienced 75th Infantry Division rushed to help defend against the Ardennes Offensive; the Diaper Division became the Bulgebusters.
world war ii • 75th infantry division • battle of the bulge • ardennes offensive • bulgebusters
In late World War II, the young & inexperienced 75th Infantry Division rushed to help defend against the Ardennes Offensive; the Diaper Division became the Bulgebusters.
world war ii • 75th infantry division • battle of the bulge • ardennes offensive • bulgebusters
Torchwood Series 2 Episode 3
Another secret-history episode of the Sci-Fi series has a First World War soldier wounded on the Western Front kept in suspended animation
torchwood • to the last man • helen raynor • toshiko sato • noako mori
Another secret-history episode of the Sci-Fi series has a First World War soldier wounded on the Western Front kept in suspended animation
torchwood • to the last man • helen raynor • toshiko sato • noako mori
Book Review: Rifleman Went to War
The first and some say the most influential book in print about sniping and the art of being a military sniper on the battlefield
u.s. military sniping doctrine • u.s. marine corps sniper school • capt h. w. mcbride • rifleman went to war • 21st battalion
The first and some say the most influential book in print about sniping and the art of being a military sniper on the battlefield
u.s. military sniping doctrine • u.s. marine corps sniper school • capt h. w. mcbride • rifleman went to war • 21st battalion
Ernst Jünger and the First World War
Ernst Jünger fought as a member of the German Army from 1914-1918, serving by war's end as an elite Stormtrooper.
ernst jünger • first world war • stormtrooper • german army • 1914-1918
Ernst Jünger fought as a member of the German Army from 1914-1918, serving by war's end as an elite Stormtrooper.
ernst jünger • first world war • stormtrooper • german army • 1914-1918
Germany's Use of Airships in WWI
During the First World War the German military employed airships with limited material and psychological effect against England.
germany • airships • wwi • german • zeppelins
During the First World War the German military employed airships with limited material and psychological effect against England.
germany • airships • wwi • german • zeppelins
Incentives for German Stormtroopers, 1916-1918
Stormtroopers performed dangerous missions resulting in a constant need for an influx of fresh recruits.
german stormtroopers • 1916-1918 • german army • sturmtruppen • stosstrupp
Stormtroopers performed dangerous missions resulting in a constant need for an influx of fresh recruits.
german stormtroopers • 1916-1918 • german army • sturmtruppen • stosstrupp
The British Army in 1914
In a war that began with million man armies of conscripts fighting it out toe to toe, the Royal Army distinguished itself in personal combat.
army british empire • royal army • world war one britian • england • english army
In a war that began with million man armies of conscripts fighting it out toe to toe, the Royal Army distinguished itself in personal combat.
army british empire • royal army • world war one britian • england • english army
Book review: With a Machine Gun to Cambrai by George Coppard
George Coppard enlisted in Kitchener's Army in 1914 after lying about his age. Serving with the Machine Gun Corps, he fought in the battles of Loos, Somme, Arras and Cambrai. This is a genuine and highly evocative tale of life on the Western front, all the more significant because it is told by one from the Ranks rather than the officer's mess. Replete with detail and insight this book will give you a greater understanding of the horrors of trench warfare which is so easily forgotten on the wargaming table.
wargames • wars • first world war • wwi • machine guns
George Coppard enlisted in Kitchener's Army in 1914 after lying about his age. Serving with the Machine Gun Corps, he fought in the battles of Loos, Somme, Arras and Cambrai. This is a genuine and highly evocative tale of life on the Western front, all the more significant because it is told by one from the Ranks rather than the officer's mess. Replete with detail and insight this book will give you a greater understanding of the horrors of trench warfare which is so easily forgotten on the wargaming table.
wargames • wars • first world war • wwi • machine guns
Frank McNamara VC
The formation in 1914 of Australia's embryonic Flying School. Desert operations in primitive aircraft.
military aviation • ww1 • australian flying corps • frank mcnamara • victoria cross
The formation in 1914 of Australia's embryonic Flying School. Desert operations in primitive aircraft.
military aviation • ww1 • australian flying corps • frank mcnamara • victoria cross
Sitzkrieg - Part 2
But there was a lot of activity readying for the next move, which was against Norway, and Denmark, which Hitler could see, could not be allowed to remain neutral
But there was a lot of activity readying for the next move, which was against Norway, and Denmark, which Hitler could see, could not be allowed to remain neutral
Tannenberg - Lost Chance
The 1914 battle of Tannenberg which was the most stunning German victory of World War One over the Imperial Russian Army
tannenberg • german army • russian army • east prussia • samsanov
The 1914 battle of Tannenberg which was the most stunning German victory of World War One over the Imperial Russian Army
tannenberg • german army • russian army • east prussia • samsanov
The Battle of Vimy Ridge
In April 1917, the Canadian Corps captured Vimy Ridge in northern France, the first significant Allied victory on WW I's Western Front in more than two years.
battle of vimy ridge • canadian corps at vimy ridge • vimy ridge creeping barrage • canadian corps capture vimy ridge • easter monday april 9 1917
In April 1917, the Canadian Corps captured Vimy Ridge in northern France, the first significant Allied victory on WW I's Western Front in more than two years.
battle of vimy ridge • canadian corps at vimy ridge • vimy ridge creeping barrage • canadian corps capture vimy ridge • easter monday april 9 1917
The Defeat of Poland
As a foretaste of the terror to come, the defeat of Poland within 3 weeks was a lesson that the Allies would have a hard time learning.
As a foretaste of the terror to come, the defeat of Poland within 3 weeks was a lesson that the Allies would have a hard time learning.
Sitzkrieg - Part 1
There were 14 postponements, or maybe 15, to the onset ofthe western front i.e. the invasion of Belgium, Holland and France. The period October 1939 to April 1940 was so quiet that each country had its own name for this 'phoney' war.
There were 14 postponements, or maybe 15, to the onset ofthe western front i.e. the invasion of Belgium, Holland and France. The period October 1939 to April 1940 was so quiet that each country had its own name for this 'phoney' war.
The Resurgence of ANZAC Day
Attitudes towards ANZAC Day began to change with a new generation and changes in world events.
anzac • anzac day • war • world war i • world war ii
Attitudes towards ANZAC Day began to change with a new generation and changes in world events.
anzac • anzac day • war • world war i • world war ii
Best Pictures of All Time
Stumped at the video store for what to see? Hope this list of all the Oscar Best Pictures to make your choice easier.
academy awards • oscars • best picture • best actor • best actress
Stumped at the video store for what to see? Hope this list of all the Oscar Best Pictures to make your choice easier.
academy awards • oscars • best picture • best actor • best actress
John Ruskin and Architectural Truth: Part II
This the second of two articles which examine Ruskin's architectural theories.
ruskin • john • architecture • theory • victorian
This the second of two articles which examine Ruskin's architectural theories.
ruskin • john • architecture • theory • victorian
Dieppe
The ill fated raid on the coastal town of Dieppe in France. August 19, 1942
dieppe • france • canada • britain • america
The ill fated raid on the coastal town of Dieppe in France. August 19, 1942
dieppe • france • canada • britain • america
Images of the West
Many masters of cinematography have made significant contributions to the Western genre.
cinematography • toland • edeson • burke • james wong howe
Many masters of cinematography have made significant contributions to the Western genre.
cinematography • toland • edeson • burke • james wong howe
In Memoriam: Remembering the Great War
This exhibition marks the 90th anniversary of the Armistice and looks at the experiences of 90 individuals, showing how the Great War affected their lives.
in memoriam: remembering the great war • armistice • archduke franz ferdinand • gavrilo princip • paul nash
This exhibition marks the 90th anniversary of the Armistice and looks at the experiences of 90 individuals, showing how the Great War affected their lives.
in memoriam: remembering the great war • armistice • archduke franz ferdinand • gavrilo princip • paul nash
Richard Sorge and Espionage in Japan
Richard Sorge, a Soviet spy, succeeded in infiltrating Japan's homogeneous society by recruiting Japanese agents for eight years, from 1933 to 1941.
richard sorge • japanese intelligence • japanese espionage • soviet spy network • manchuria
Richard Sorge, a Soviet spy, succeeded in infiltrating Japan's homogeneous society by recruiting Japanese agents for eight years, from 1933 to 1941.
richard sorge • japanese intelligence • japanese espionage • soviet spy network • manchuria
The French army of 1914
Beginning the war dressed for fashion and equipped with the most unreliable weapons, the redoubtable French "Poilus" stopped the German juggernaut and saved his country.
french soldier • poilus • kepi • marne • the anise
Beginning the war dressed for fashion and equipped with the most unreliable weapons, the redoubtable French "Poilus" stopped the German juggernaut and saved his country.
french soldier • poilus • kepi • marne • the anise
Academy Awards History and Trivia
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will shortly name the 2008 nominees for the Oscars. Now's time to test your knowledge of winners from the 1920s & 1930s.
academy awards history • academy award trivia • past oscar winners • motion picture history • academy of motion picture arts sciences
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will shortly name the 2008 nominees for the Oscars. Now's time to test your knowledge of winners from the 1920s & 1930s.
academy awards history • academy award trivia • past oscar winners • motion picture history • academy of motion picture arts sciences
Anglo-Boer War books - Part 1
The Boer War left a legacy which is still hotly debated today by post-apartheid white South Africans. Credited with the invention of the concentration camp and a new style of guerilla warfare, the second Anglo-Boer war finally brought the British Empire into a new era of warfare. This article presents three general books on the subject.
wargaming • war gaming • anglo-boer war • boer war • second anglo-boer war
The Boer War left a legacy which is still hotly debated today by post-apartheid white South Africans. Credited with the invention of the concentration camp and a new style of guerilla warfare, the second Anglo-Boer war finally brought the British Empire into a new era of warfare. This article presents three general books on the subject.
wargaming • war gaming • anglo-boer war • boer war • second anglo-boer war
Anglo-Boer War books - Part 2
In this second set of Anglo-Boer War book reviews of we move away from the general and end with the General.
wargaming • war gaming • anglo-boer war • boer war • second anglo-boer war
In this second set of Anglo-Boer War book reviews of we move away from the general and end with the General.
wargaming • war gaming • anglo-boer war • boer war • second anglo-boer war
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
Canada at Second Battle of Ypres
On April 22, 1915, Canadian troops held the line in the Ypres salient when the Germans used poison gas for the first time in WW I.
canada at second battle of ypres • 2nd battle of ypres • canadian troops in ypres salient • canadians face gas attack • germans use chlorine gas
On April 22, 1915, Canadian troops held the line in the Ypres salient when the Germans used poison gas for the first time in WW I.
canada at second battle of ypres • 2nd battle of ypres • canadian troops in ypres salient • canadians face gas attack • germans use chlorine gas
Canadians Prepare for Remembrance Day Nov. 11
Call it Remembrance Day, Armistice Day, Veterans Day or Poppy Day, it is when people pause to remember fallen soldiers.
remembrance day • canadians prepare for nov 11 holiday • fallen soldiers commemorated • armistice day • veterans day
Call it Remembrance Day, Armistice Day, Veterans Day or Poppy Day, it is when people pause to remember fallen soldiers.
remembrance day • canadians prepare for nov 11 holiday • fallen soldiers commemorated • armistice day • veterans day
First Oscar Winners
Only 14 statuettes were handed out, but the recipients - Louis Milestone, Janet Gaynor & Charles Chaplin, among them - are still well known to classic movie fans today.
first oscar winners • first academy awards • academy award nominees • academy award winning • academy award winners
Only 14 statuettes were handed out, but the recipients - Louis Milestone, Janet Gaynor & Charles Chaplin, among them - are still well known to classic movie fans today.
first oscar winners • first academy awards • academy award nominees • academy award winning • academy award winners
How to Identify the Poppy Family
Poppies are reminiscent of war, symbolizing the fallen soldiers of battles lost; however, there are several species of poppies, some with surprising medicinal properties.
how to identify the poppy family • common characteristics of the poppy family • medicinal properties of poppies • poppy plants symbol • species of poppies
Poppies are reminiscent of war, symbolizing the fallen soldiers of battles lost; however, there are several species of poppies, some with surprising medicinal properties.
how to identify the poppy family • common characteristics of the poppy family • medicinal properties of poppies • poppy plants symbol • species of poppies
Imperial War Museum: A Profile
This exhibition centre explores the two world wars and all conflicts involving Britain and the Commonwealth during the 20th century and into the 21st century.
phoney war • imperial war musem • wars of twentieth century • 18-pounder • home front
This exhibition centre explores the two world wars and all conflicts involving Britain and the Commonwealth during the 20th century and into the 21st century.
phoney war • imperial war musem • wars of twentieth century • 18-pounder • home front
Kosciuszko Squadron
A brief history of the heroic unit of American pilots who flew for Poland in the Soviet-Polish War of 1919-1920.
american combat pilots in poland • soviet-poish war of 1919-1920 • kosciuszko squadron • kiev offensive • polish air force
A brief history of the heroic unit of American pilots who flew for Poland in the Soviet-Polish War of 1919-1920.
american combat pilots in poland • soviet-poish war of 1919-1920 • kosciuszko squadron • kiev offensive • polish air force
Laemmle's Empire
The name Laemmle, for many Angelenos, is synonymous with independent and foreign films but Hollywood filmmaking was helped along by Carl Laemmle, an entrepreneur and founder of Universal Pictures, before the chain of cinemas were founded, by the same name.
laemmle • carl laemmle • theater • theatre • cinema
The name Laemmle, for many Angelenos, is synonymous with independent and foreign films but Hollywood filmmaking was helped along by Carl Laemmle, an entrepreneur and founder of Universal Pictures, before the chain of cinemas were founded, by the same name.
laemmle • carl laemmle • theater • theatre • cinema
Leaking V-E Day
Sixty years ago Eisenhower's headquarters tried to hold up the news of the German surrender for 24 hours, but the good news was hard to suppress.
german surrender • eisenhower • v-e day • journalism • associated press
Sixty years ago Eisenhower's headquarters tried to hold up the news of the German surrender for 24 hours, but the good news was hard to suppress.
german surrender • eisenhower • v-e day • journalism • associated press
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