The strategic importance of railways on the eve of WWI

In terms of Strategy it cannot be understated just how important the development of Railways were for the great powers

Remembrance Day

Artwork by Julian Beresford History Remembrance Day began as Armistice Day. An armistice is the agreement between warring nations to stop

Simply put, artillery are large calibre guns used on land, where calibre describes the diameter of the barrel. There

The war produced a wide range of powerful feelings.Some people reacted by writing poetry as a way to express these

Grenades were used significantly throughout World War One. The German army was ahead of the other countries at the beginning of

Imagine a United Kingdom when only half the population could have any say in the running of the country? Imagine

Rifle The rifle was the most commonly used weapon during World War One. Almost every soldier in every army was

History The first Zeppelin was made in Germany by Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin in 1899. The first flight of this

When war broke out in 1914, some industries expanded so they could meet the demand of wartime. For example, more

War is declared Although the front line was in mainland Europe, the effects of War were being felt at