World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: Aug. Sept.1914 War Erupts in the West
A timeline and discussion of the beginning of conflict on the western front, concluding with the First Battle of the Marne.
World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: The Colossus in the East
Brief description from Trenches on the Web of the pollitcal reasons that lead Russia into World War I. Describes the Franco-Russian Alliance which happened in the 1800's, the Balkan Wars (1912-13), and numerous other events leading up...
BBC
Bbc: History Trail: Wars and Conflict: Walking the Somme Battlefield
A walking tour guide to the famous battle site, the guide provides information on the various places where British Army troops fought and died plus gives extensive quotes from soldiers who were present at the battle. There is a nice...
Imperial War Museums
Imperial War Museum: Gallipoli 1915: A Short History of the Dardanelles
Using historical documents and photos the battle of Gallipoli is traced.
World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: The Second Battle of Ypres, April 1915
Freshly trained Canadian troops arrived at a quiet front on April 17, 1915. Five days later the Germans attacked with 5700 cylinders of chlorine gas and heavy artillery bombardment.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Private Baxter Kyle Adkisson: Writes Home From the Trenches
Spanish-American war time letter written by Private Baxter Kyle Adkisson about events prior to the attack at Santiago, Cuba.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Corporal James P. Jones: Writes Home From Trenches
Spanish-American War era letter written by Corporal James P. Jones describes events that occurred during the days following the attack at on the San Juan Heights, July 1, 1898.
World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: Introduction
Exhaustive site including everything you need to know about World War I. Includes numerous links and a reference library. Contains a long list of biographies from this period.
Curated OER
Canadian Pioneers Laying Trench Mats Over Mud, Passchendaele, November 1917
Listen to interviews with World War I veterans who were at the Battle of Passchendaele.
PBS
Pbs: The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century
PBS provides a detailed look at World War I and its affect on the world at large. Content includes comprehensive interviews with expert historians, an interactive timeline, an interactive gallery complete with detailed maps, and...
Historica Canada
Historica Canada: Heritage Minutes: Vimy Ridge
This resourec provides a video about Vimy Ridge.
World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: Gallipoli / the River Clyde Landing
Five beaches to be attacked simultaneously? This ill-fated scheme was devised during World War I for the 29th Division on the Gallipoli Peninsula at Cape Helles. Read a timeline of how the events unfolded.
National Archives (UK)
National Archive: The Great War: 1914 1918
Students can examine original sources and how these have been used to support different viewpoints and perspectives on the Great War.
US National Archives
Nara: Military Resources World War I
A compilation of resources on World War I from the National Archives and Records Administration, including links to external sites.
Library of Congress
Loc: A Guide to World War I Materials
A web guide of links to World War I resources throughout the Library of Congress web site and beyond.
First World War
First World war.com
Site does a good job of giving an overview of most of the key aspects of World War I: the causes of the war, a timeline, weapons of war, etc. As a special feature you can listen to vintage audio of speeches and music of the WWI era.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: World War I
This site from the Encyclopedia Wikipedia provides an in-depth encyclopedia article on World War I, giving information about the origins of the war, the initial outbreak, new technology introduced during the war, the Russian Revolution,...
Curated OER
Trenches on the Web: The Second Battle of the Marne
Detailed website from Trenches on the Web on the Second Battle of the Marne. Organized into the following sections: "Quick Facts," "Background," "Phase I," "Phase II," and "Phase III." Includes first hand accounts and photographs.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Over There
Read about the difference it made when the United States finally entered World War I. Find out about the impact of the American Expeditionary Force, and the major battles in which they fought.
Curated OER
St. Mihiel
This site from Trenches on the Web provides a detailed description of the St. Mihiel Offensive. Orgznized into the following sections: "Quick Facts," "Background," "Battle Report," and "First Hand Accounts." Includes several photographs.