A collection of interactive articles about the major events and people of World War One, as well as some lesser-known stories.
These interactive articles will be useful for teaching secondary students about World War One.
WW1: Did the machine-gun save lives? document
Despite the thousands of deaths attributed to the use of the machine-gun in WW1, did its awesome threat actually save lives?
WW1: Why was the first German defeat in Africa? document
Togo in Africa saw the first battle between Allied and German forces in World War One. They fought for control of the Kamina wireless station.
WW1: How did Britain handle its biggest wave of refugees ever? document
Britain had to cope with its biggest refugee crisis during WW1. Find out how with actress Rachel Shelley, from 91热爆 Radio 4 WW1 drama series 91热爆 Front.
WW1: What caused Verdun to be the longest battle of the war? document
Verdun was the longest battle of World War One, lasting a total of 300 days. Logistics, politics, pride and strategy all helped to prolong the conflict.
WW1: Why was the first day of the Somme such a disaster? document
The first day on the Somme, 1 July 1916, was the bloodiest day of World War One for the British army. Where did it all go wrong?
WW1: How did an artist help Britain fight the war at sea? document
Dr Sam Willis discovers how the British artist Norman Wilkinson developed dazzle camouflage to protect ships from German U-boats in WW1
WW1: What can today's soldiers learn? document
Over 100 years on from the start of WW1, the British Army is learning about the conflict that shaped so much of our world today.
WW1: How do you find out what your family did in the Great War? document
Delve into your past to find out what part your family played in World War One. Follow the steps with this online guide.
WW1: Has poetry distorted our view of the war? document
Ian McMillan reads and analyses Wilfred Owen鈥檚 poem Dulce et Decorum Est, and asks: do we misunderstand WW1 because we focus on poems like Owen's?
WW1: Can the Treaty of Versailles help us tackle climate change? document
91热爆 correspondent David Shukman asks whether the legacy of Versailles is still a useful approach to one of our most complex challenges: climate change.
WW1: Does the peace that ended the war haunt us today? document
How has the modern world been shaped by decisions taken in the aftermath of WW1 - from conflict in the Middle East to the politics of the European Union?
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