World War I

Wildfires burning across Europe this summer have exposed potentially deadly threats beneath the landscape. These unearthed objects include rusty bombs and mines. They originated from World War I and World War II.

The Colorado National Guard is honoring its members who fought in World War I, 112 years after Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia on July 28, 1914.

Hundreds of women served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War I, connecting calls for the Army in France. Known as the 'Hello Girls,' they were America's first women soldiers but took decades to be recognized as veterans.

Ukrainian special operators are adapting their trench-clearing tactics to counter the rising threat of battlefield drones, incorporating drone use in training and emphasizing vigilance toward aerial threats. They now prioritize small-group infiltration and use pump-action shotguns as a last-resort defense against first-person-view (FPV) drones.

Paris' Grand Mosque celebrates its 100th anniversary as a symbol of interfaith dialogue and France’s diversity, honoring Muslim soldiers from French colonies who fought in World War I. The rector highlights tensions over anti-Muslim sentiment and discrimination, particularly amid the rise of far-right politics and the upcoming presidential election.

Before the twentieth century, diseases like typhoid and dysentery were major causes of death for American soldiers in wars such as the Civil War and World War I. By 1940, military medicine advancements like vaccines, sterile surgical techniques, and sulfa drugs significantly reduced disease-related fatalities.

Israel's Cabinet approved a proposal to recognize the violence against Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as a genocide. The move highlights deteriorating relations between Israel and Turkey.

President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia’s full-scale invasion has lasted longer than World War I and warned that Moscow may aim to extend the conflict beyond World War II. He compared Putin’s motives to historical aggressors driven by imperial ambitions, referencing the 1941 Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union.

The Nieuport 17 is highlighted as an early example of a World War I fighter aircraft and a case study in technological evolution during the war.

The article compares the duration of Russia's invasion of Ukraine to World War I, noting tactical similarities and severe Russian losses. It highlights that modern Russia's war burden, political control, and social resilience are stronger than Imperial Russia's in 1917, but warns of similar 'red lights' indicating potential challenges.

A postcard from a World War I soldier, whose remains were discovered with five others during an excavation, helped reunite distant descendants over a century after his death on the Western Front. A memorial service in Belgium marked the unveiling of six new headstones for the soldiers.

The Ukraine War has surpassed the duration of World War I, reaching a grim milestone on June 11, 2026, with ongoing bloodshed and no end in sight.

The war in Ukraine has reached 1,569 days, surpassing the duration of World War I. British, French, and German ambassadors to Russia met in Russia's foreign ministry as the conflict milestone was marked.

Judy Chu, a Democrat in Congress for 17 years, was asked about the U.S. president during World War I during a House Ways and Means Committee hearing. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent posed the question amid discussions on inflation and wartime economics under President Donald Trump.

A previously unidentified grave in Northern France has been identified as Sergeant Norman Harold McLennan, a Canadian soldier from Cape Breton who fought in World War I.

The article reflects on Memorial Day by questioning whether current actions honor or undermine the sacrifices of those who died defending America. It highlights growing divisions over governance, rights, and values, and raises concerns about defending constitutional principles versus current practices that may disregard them. The piece also discusses recent legislative changes to military draft registration and the ongoing debate over America's role in conflicts like the Iran war.

Divers discovered the wreck of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Tampa, which was torpedoed during World War I, resulting in 131 deaths. The sinking marked the largest loss of life on any U.S. combat ship during the war.

Divers discovered the wreck of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Tampa, which was torpedoed during World War I, resulting in the deaths of 131 people—the largest loss of life on a U.S. combat ship in the war.

British divers discovered the wreck of the USCGC Tampa, a US Coast Guard vessel, off the coast of Cornwall 108 years after it was torpedoed by a German U-boat during World War I. The discovery marks a significant historical find related to the conflict.

British divers discovered the wreck of the USCGC Tampa, a U.S. Coast Guard cutter, off the coast of Cornwall 108 years after it was sunk by a German U-boat during World War I. The vessel was lost in 1915 and its remains have now been identified through the search efforts.