ChrisThe Battle of Loos (1915)Before we start, Loos is pronounced “loose”; you’re welcome! In this article, I’m going to take a look at this battle, during which one of…Apr 15, 2021Apr 15, 2021
ChrisHow did the First World War begin?The origins of the First World War are one of the most discussed, and most controversial, phases of modern history and I’m almost…Apr 15, 2021Apr 15, 2021
ChrisThe Zeppelin war of World War OneThe First World War is often seen as the first industrialised war and across the course of the war it is possible to see how technologies…Jul 6, 2021Jul 6, 2021
Chris1914, Europe Goes to WarHow the great powers of Europe plunged into a globalised conflict.Jul 14, 20211Jul 14, 20211
Chris1915, The War EscalatesHow the belligerents of the First World War tried to unlock the deadlock of 1914.Jul 15, 20211Jul 15, 20211
Chris1916, The War Of AttritionHow the war developed into a series of attritional contests that left the belligerent powers exhausted.Jul 16, 2021Jul 16, 2021
Chris1918, Germany’s Final GambleHow Germany’s attempt to play her final cards set the conditions for the end of the war.Jul 18, 20212Jul 18, 20212
Chris1917, Revolution and MutinyHow the events of 1917 drove the warring powers to the brink of defeat.Jul 17, 2021Jul 17, 2021