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."

Schenck is charged and found guilty of conspiring to cause disobedience in the military.

The Lusitania steers into the path of U-20 whose captain orders a torpedo attack. Although spotted by a Lusitania lookout, there isn't enough time to ...

Filthy trenches in WWI Europe are a perfect breeding ground for the Spanish Flu brought overseas by U.S. soldiers.

"No Man's Land" is the open and dangerous territory between Allied and German trenches during WWI.

Schwieger, captain of the U-boat, doesn't send a second torpedo, he sees the victims and knows the Lusitania will sink.

Kathe Kollwitz, a German mother and artist, creates drawings and sculptures that show her grief at losing her son during WWI.

In a 2003 outbreak, SARS appears similar to the Spanish flu, but is not the same. The Spanish flu first appears to be swine virus from China.

As Remembrance Day approaches, people wear red poppies. Why do they do this - and - where did the idea originate?

Children help raise money in campaigns for war bonds.

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