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.
Mount Holyoke College
International Relations: American Protest Over the Sinking of the Lusitania
Text of a statement by William Jennings Bryan protesting the sinking of the Lusitania by German U-boats.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Ferdinand Assassination
This descriptive article from the North Park University highlights the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand in 1914.
Other
Lebendiges Museum Online: 1918 Chronik
This site, which is provided for by the Lebendiges Museum Online, gives a chronicle of events in the year 1918. The site is written in German.
BBC
Bbc History: World Wars: World War One: The First Shot: 22 August 1914
Article about the first shot fired by British forces in World War I includes an eye-witness account of a young British cavalryman who was present at the engagement.
Other
Europeana: Collections: 1914 1918
Great source of cultural heritage that explores stories, films and historical material about the First World War. Europeana 1914-1918 mixes resources from libraries, galleries, museums, and archives across the globe with memories and...
Ibis Communications
Eye Witness to History: Gas Attack, 1916
This article provides a description of what a poison gas attack was like.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Battle Lost and Won: The Fall of Pa Ferguson/the Great War
The women's suffrage movement continued in Texas despite the United State's involvement in World War I. This article highlights some of the events and people in Texas that paved the way for women's voting during this time, and also talks...
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