World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: La Grande Guerra: Avalanche!
This article takes a look at the unique killer of the Italian Front, avalanches.
World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: La Grande Guerra: Italian Front Casualties
Provides statistics on the casualties of the battles of the Italian Front in World War I.
World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Great War Society: La Grande Guerra: Italian Front: Weapons, Equipment, Uniforms
Take a look at the weapons, equipment, and uniforms used by the Italian forces in World War I. Detailed descriptions provided.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: The Red Baron, Air Warfare
An excerpt by Captain Von Richthofen (the Red Baron) from the book "The Red Battle Flyer." Discusses warfare and bomb throwing from his point of view.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: The Balfour Declaration 1917
Fardham University gives the text of the Balfour Declaration, which later was adopted and included in a UN Resolution.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: War and Neutral Rights
Overview of the outbreak of World War I in Europe and America's desire to remain neutral.
Boise State University
Boise State: World at War: Set the Stage
This 1815 map of Europe is a result of the Congress of Vienna creating a balance of power between the five most powerful countries in Europe. The countries competed in nearly everything, which made it almost inevitable that war would come.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Poetry of the Great War: 'From Darkness to Light'?
In this lesson plan, students will consider "Poetry of The Great War: 'From Darkness to Light'?." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
War Times Journal
War Times Journal: The Battle of Skagerrak (Jutland)
A firsthand account and description of the Battle of Jutland by a German gunnery officer. His account sheds light on both German and British naval tactics used in the battle.
University of Oxford (UK)
University of Oxford: First World War Digital Archive: Photographic Collection
This photographic archive contains images captured by official, press, and amateur photographers during the First World War. Search the archive or use the suggested keywords to view the images.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: William George Barker
A biography and military history of one of WWI's most famous flying Aces.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: United States of America Chronology: Wilson's Fourteen Points
A summary of what President Wilson's Fourteen Points were. Provides a brief discussion of why the 14th point was the most controversial.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: First Battle of the Marne
A brief overview of the First Battle of the Marne, a World War I battle in which French and British forces defeated the Germans.
The History Place
The History Place: The Rise of Adolf Hitler: War Ends With German Defeat
Describes events at the end of World War I after Armistice, the new German Republic, problems with battle-hardened soldiers, the Treaty of Versailles, Hitler's experiences as an undercover agent in the army weeding out Marxist...
BBC
Bbc News: World War I Remembered: The Great War: 80 Years On
Using personal accounts and historical analysis, the BBC looks back at what became known as "the war to end all wars." Content includes archived radio interviews and newsreels, soldier letters, battle summaries, general editorials, and...
PBS
Pbs: The Great War: Chapter One: Explosion
Highlights from Chapter one of the series, "The Great War." Provides information on the explosion of war. Includes a video and commentary on German troops mobilizing for the war.
Other
The War Times Journal: The Grand Fleet
Selections from the war time memoirs of Admiral Jellicoe who was the British naval commander at the Battle of Jutland. These writings provide a glimpse into the use of British naval tactics at the naval battle.
Archives of Ontario
Walter Allward and the Canadian Vimy Memorial
The Canadian Vimy Memorial stands as a tribute to Canadian troops in World War I. This page focuses on its creator, Walter Allward, and his career.
Other
Propaganda Postcards of the Great War: Allies: Celebrating Alliances (1)
Examples of propaganda used to celebrate and promote the Allied Powers during World War I. The imagery focuses on heads of state and flags.
Other
Women in Military Service for America Memorial: World War I: Women and the War
A brief look at the many roles women played at home and overseas during World War I. Besides being nurses, women worked as telephone operators, and in transportation. Read how their service enhanced the women's movement.
Other
Women in Military Service for America Memorial: Nurses
Read about the work of nurses in the military in Europe during World War I. In addition to the text description, you can see primary source pictures of identity documents and instructions for applying bandages.
Other
Genocide Education Project: Armenian Genocide Resource Library for Teachers
Resources for teaching about genocide, particularly the Armenian genocide.
Emory University
Emory University: Sargent's Painting "Gassed"
Emory University provides a description and image of Sargent's painting "Gassed." Provides an artistic depiction of World War I.
Mount Holyoke College
Mount Holyoke College: The Bosnian Crisis of 1908 1909
Step-by-step description of the development of the Bosnian Crisis is provided here.