First World War
First World War: Weapons of War
Part of a larger site on WWI, Weapons of War gives a detailed review of weapon technology. Thorough information is provided on bayonets, flamethrowers, grenades, machine guns, pistols, poison gas, rifles, tanks, and trench mortars.
Veterans Affairs Canada
Veterans Affairs Canada Dept.: The War of Attrition
A description of the pattern of warfare that developed in WWI-- the War of Attrition. Discusses how this affected the outcome of the war.
World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: Armory: Trench Warfare
Nine pictures of trenches and of the soldiers involved in trench warfare.
Ducksters
Ducksters: World War I for Kids: Changes in Modern Warfare
Kids learn about the changes in modern warfare that occurred during World War I including airplanes, bombers, tanks, trench warfare, submarines, machine guns, and chemical weapons.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: America in the First World War
A brief overview of the United States in the World War I era. Read about initial American neutrality, American entrance into the war, and the American homefront.
Ducksters
Ducksters: World War I for Kids: Glossary and Terms
Kids learn about the Glossary and Terms of World War I. Definintions and words you need to know such as trench warfare, armistice, central powers, allies, reparations, and u-boat.
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.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: 20th Century and Modern Poetry: Introduction
This is an introduction to 20th Century and Modern Poetry. It focuses on disillusionment in British attitudes, World War I's influence on the literature, changing role of women in British society, and major writers of the time and their...
Other
Seattle Times: Answering the Call to Arms
Although this article talks about World War I homefront in Seattle, it's a good indication of what was going on in most major American cities at the time. (Published March 24, 1996)
Historica Canada
Historica Canada: Heritage Minutes: Vimy Ridge
This resourec provides a video about Vimy Ridge.
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.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Tragedy of Trench Warfare
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart provides an overview of weapons of WWI with special emphasis on the use of the trench.
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: Armory: U Boats: Assassins of the Seas
This site contains pictures, charts and general information on Germany's use of submarine warfare. It focuses on the second phase of submarine usage, i.e., to disrupt trade lines and enforce embargos.
World War 1
Worldwar1.com: Trenches on the Web: Armory: Gas Warfare
Detailed information on the use of chemicals as weapons during WWI. Includes images of soldiers wearing gas masks, an extensive list of chemicals and their effects, and links to further information on the Second Battle of Ypres and to...
Veterans Affairs Canada
Veteran Affairs Canada: Ypres 1915
In April 1915, Canadian troops were moved to the French city of Ypres where they were victims to a new weapon of gas attacks. This site outlines the Canadian experience at Ypres.
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.