World War One
Why did World War One start?
What were the causes of World War One and how did the war develop? Find out in our guide.
What role did the British Empire play in the war?
What role did the British Empire and the royal family play in World War One? Find out in our guide.
How were soldiers recruited in World War One?
How were soldiers recruited during World War One and what were the 'pals battalions'? Find out in our guide.
What was life like in a World War One trench?
What was it like to live and work in a World War One trench? Find out in our guide.
Which new weapons were used in World War One?
What weapons were used during World War One and what effect did new technology have? Find out in our guide.
What did men do on the front line in World War One?
What jobs and responsibilities did men have on the front line in World War One? Find out in our guide.
Who was Walter Tull and what did he do in the war?
Who was Walter Tull and what were his achievements during World War One? Find out in our guide.
Who was Jack Cornwell?
Who was Jack Cornwell and how did his role in the Navy affect his life and legacy during World War One? Find out in our guide.
What did women do on the front line in World War One?
What jobs and responsibilities did women have on the front line in World War One? Find out in our guide.
How was propaganda used in World War One?
How was propaganda used to change people's views in World War One? Find out in our guide.
What was medicine like during World War One?
How were injuries and illnesses treated in World War One and the early 1900s? Find out in our guide.
How did animals help in World War One?
How did animals help soldiers as workers and pets during World War One? Find out in our guide.
Who was Sergeant Stubby?
Sergeant Stubby was a famous war dog who became an unofficial Sergeant during World War One. Find out more in our guide.
What were air raids like in World War One?
What were air raids like in World War One and who did they affect? Find out in our guide.
What did men do on the home front in World War One?
What work and other activities did men do on the home front in World War One? Find out in our guide.
What did women do on the home front in World War One?
What did women do on the home front and for the war effort during World War One? Find out in our guide.
How did children help in World War One?
How did children use farming, collections and jobs to help in World War One? Find out in our guide.
What did people eat during World War One?
What did people eat and what was the high street like during World War One? Find out in our guide.
How did World War One end and what happened next?
How did World War One end and what happened afterwards? Find out in our guide.
How do we remember World War One?
How was World War One remembered after the end of the conflict and in the present day? Find out in our guide.
Who was Edith Cavell?
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Who was Wilfred Owen?
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