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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: Did the machine-gun 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: Why was the first German defeat in Africa?

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: How did Britain handle its biggest wave of refugees ever?

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: What caused Verdun to be the longest battle of the war?

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: Why was the first day of the Somme such a disaster?

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: How did an artist help Britain fight the war at sea?

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: What can today's soldiers learn?

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: How do you find out what your family did in the Great War?

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: Has poetry distorted our view of the war?

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: Can the Treaty of Versailles help us tackle 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?

WW1: Does the peace that ended the war haunt us today?