Christmas is a blessing but in World War I it was a lifesaver to some. It lead to a break from the bloodshed and new evidence shows it went beyond 1914.

Dec 18, 2010 – Marcus Hondro

The United States endeavored to stay neutral in World War I, but political, economic, ideological and cultural reasons forced Washington's hand.

Dec 16, 2010 – Ivan Castro

Their troops bogged down in trench warfare on the Somme, British generals hatched a plan to divert the enemy with an attack at Fromelles in French Flanders.

Nov 19, 2010 – Brian Cross

Haunted by what he saw and did in the trenches of WWI, German expressionist artist Otto Dix created some of the most shocking "war art "of modern times.

Nov 14, 2010 – Christopher Eger

In the U.S., November 11th is celebrated as Veteran's Day. In Britain it is called Remembrance Day. As for myself, I always think of it as "Poppy Day".

Nov 10, 2010 – Deborah Watson-Novacek

Often overlooked in the history books, the men of the New York Guard bravely defended the state's infrastructure during World War I.

Nov 10, 2010 – Andrew Glikin-Gusinsky

At 09h30 on 9 November 1914, HMAS Sydney engaged the German commerce-raider SMS Emden off Direction Island in the South Keeling (or Cocos) Islands.

Nov 9, 2010 – Norman Carless

Karl von Muller was captain of SMS Emden during her famous 1914 cruise. He gained accolades from friend and foe alike for his courteous and daring conduct.

Nov 9, 2010 – Norman Carless

For 10 weeks in 1914, the German cruiser SMS Emden disrupted shipping in the Indian Ocean. Over sixty warships were involved in the search for her.

Nov 9, 2010 – Norman Carless

A British soldier had Adolf Hilter in his sights during WWI and let him live, thus allowing the rise of the Nazi party, WWII and the Holocaust.

Nov 3, 2010 – Gurmeet Mattu

It is claimed that the first shots by British forces were not fired on the Western front, but in a comic navel engagement in Africa.

Nov 1, 2010 – Gareth McChlery

Heart of Midlothian Football Club contributed to the First World War effort through McCrae's Battalion, comprising mainly players and fans. Many died.

Oct 13, 2010 – Jennifer Young

In the Great War of 1914-1918 five brothers enlisted to fight in the British Army. All of them died on the Western Front.

Sep 22, 2010 – Kevin Guthrie

A German U Boat crew in WW1 bore witness to seeing a sea monster after sinking a merchant ship. Later the same U Boat was allegedly sunk by a flying truck.

Sep 14, 2010 – George Backwell

The role played by Italy during World War I was catastrophic and had terrible political, social and economic consequences.

Sep 9, 2010 – Ivan Castro

Few messages had had the impact of the Zimmerman Telegram, a coded memo from Germany to Mexico proposing an alliance against the United States.

Aug 31, 2010 – Ivan Castro

The 1914 Battle of the Marne not only saved Paris from German occupation but forced the combatants into the trench warfare that characterized World War I.

Aug 23, 2010 – Ivan Castro

The conclusion of World War I brought about countless and widespread social, political and economic changes that altered human history.

Aug 16, 2010 – Ivan Castro

The emergence of the British Raj signaled the modernization of the Indian Army.

Aug 16, 2010 – Raspal Sian

During the First and Second World Wars, thousands of Sikh soldiers lost their lives. But Anglo-Sikh relations had not always been so trustful.

Aug 16, 2010 – Raspal Sian