World War I Chapters

Even though Queen Victoria's descendants were on the thrones of Europe, those relatives were unable to prevent their countries from plunging into the chaos of war. This collection highlights what happened during the "forgotten war" and provides background for the WWI-based movie "1917."

Find out what happens to war horses during and after WWI - and - learn how the bond between a boy and his horse could not be broken.

On the 28th of July, 1914 WWI begins when Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia and the war-alliance dominoes begin to fall. Joey, and others like hi...

There are ultimately 38 American pilots in the Lafayette Flying Corps who fly for France in WWI.

Raoul Lufbery ("Luf") is the first ace of the Lafayette Escadrille and honored in America's National Aviation Hall of Fame for his bravery in combat.

The US military segregates black troops from white troops.

The Spanish Flu impacts the US from the East Coast to Alaska; no one can find a cure. In a lesser-known event, President Woodrow Wilson recovers from ...

There are questions regarding whether or not the Lusitania was carrying arms from the U.S. to Great Britain.

Charles Schenck, secretary general of the Socialist Party of America, believes the military draft is unconstitutional.

Descriptions and images of Spanish Flu from around the world.

American manufacturers design military planes, uniforms and helmets in an attempt to protect pilots.

Why do poppies grow in Flanders Fields? What made the red field poppies spring-up during the Second Battle of Ypres?

Prohibition Becomes Law

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