World War 1
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Henry Tandey (1891–1977) was a British soldier best known for an incident during World War I that became a subject of enduring historical debate. He is often remembered not only for his service but also for his association with Adolf Hitler, a moment that was later mythologized into an iconic and controversial story. Tandey was
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Erich Ludendorff was a prominent German general during World War I, a key strategist in Germany’s military operations, and an influential political figure in the turbulent years that followed. He played a central role in shaping the German war effort, particularly in the later years of the conflict, and was instrumental in the development of
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Most people associate the German bombing of Britain with the 1940-41 Blitz campaign during World War II. However, during the First World War, Germany also sought to bomb the UK into submission, using Zeppelin airships to carry out air raids. The first of these raids occurred on January 19, 1915. The January 19, 1915 Air
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Friedrich “Fritz” Pfeffer was born on April 30, 1889, in Gießen, Germany, into a Jewish family that owned a bustling clothing store in the city’s center. Bright and ambitious, Fritz pursued dentistry in Berlin, eventually establishing a successful practice. After completing his education, Fritz trained as a dentist and jaw surgeon, obtained a license to
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Nowadays, it is easy to blame social media for the widespread distribution of fake news through memes and other formats. However, this phenomenon is far from new. About 100 years ago, propaganda postcards and cartoons served the same purpose (after all, a meme is essentially a digital version of a propaganda or satirical postcard or
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The German assault on Liège, which commenced on August 5, 1914, and lasted until August 16, 1914, stands as the inaugural battle of World War I. This significant early confrontation set the stage for the brutal and protracted conflict that would engulf Europe for the next four years. The Battle of Liège exemplifies the strategic,
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On May 3, 1915, shortly after losing a friend in Ypres, Belgium, a Canadian doctor, Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae wrote his now-famous poem after seeing poppies growing in battle-scarred fields. Alexis Helmer, a close friend, was killed during the battle on May 2. McCrae performed the burial service himself, where he noticed how poppies quickly
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A few months ago, I visited Dachau. Today, for some reason, I was reminded of something that the tour guide said. The guide was from Ireland, which I found surprising but it was a pleasant surprise because he was clearly an expert in Dachau and its history. However, despite his expertise, there was one thing
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