World War I
40 maps that explain World War I
One hundred years ago today, on August 4, 1914, German troops began pouring over the border into Belgium, starting the first major battle of World War I. The Great War killed 10 million people, redrew the map of Europe, and marked the rise of the United States as a global power. Here are 40 maps… learn more
A World at War
The Library of Congress provides the following WWI collection: The American Expeditionary Forces, Timeline (1914 - 1921), Historical Map, and Stars and Stripes: The American Soldiers' Newspaper of World War I, 1918 to 1919. learn more
Learn All About WWI
The National WWI Museum and Memorial. Learn the essentials about World War I and understand the key events and impacts of the war. Investigate the events of WWI, and the experience of its soldiers, to understand how conflicts were decided through warfare. The war changed science and technology around the world. Learn more how this… learn more
The U.S. in WWI Centennial Commission
Using educational resources beyond classroom settings, the Commission intends to create a comprehensive educational program about all aspects of the First World War. Areas of focus will be the history of the war, including the causes of the war, the reason for America’s entry, and the role of American servicemen and women in the war,… learn more
World War I
World War I, also known as the Great War, began in 1914 after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. His murder catapulted into a war across Europe that lasted until 1918. During the conflict, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire (the Central Powers) fought against Great Britain, France, Russia, Italy, Romania, Canada, Japan… learn more
World War I and the Department
“War, Neutrality, and Humanitarian Relief: The Expansion of U.S. Diplomatic Activity during the Great War, 1914–1917” describes how Department of State personnel, especially those serving in Europe, responded to the unprecedented challenges they faced as they attempted to protect U.S. citizens, facilitate humanitarian relief efforts, and represent the interests of belligerent states in enemy territory during… learn more
World War I Centennial
As the largest repository of American World War I records, the National Archives invites you to browse the wealth of records and information documenting the U.S. experience in this conflict, including photographs, documents, audiovisual recordings, educational resources, articles, blog posts, lectures, and events. April 6, 2017, marks the 100th anniversary of America’s entrance into the… learn more
World War I: A Soldier's Story
Google Arts & Culture. The story was pieced together from highlights of six men whose lives were forever changed by The Great War. learn more