3 Battles That Changed the Course of World War I

3 Battles That Changed the Course of World War I

History

3 Battles That Changed the Course of World War I  World War I was the largest and most devastating war to ever be fought by humanity.  It encapsulated the entire world and was mainly fought in mainland Europe and North Africa. During the four years it took place, 1914-1918, over 100 million soldiers and sailors died or were injured. Today, we are discussing three main battles of significance during this…

Bolt-Action to Machine Guns: Firearms of World War I

Bolt-Action to Machine Guns: Firearms of World War I

History, Military

Bolt-Action to Machine Guns: Firearms of World War I The major players all entered World War I expecting a quick, mobile conflict in the tradition of the Franco-Prussian conflict. Small arms with which they began the war were still dominant four years later, despite a handful of innovations implemented during the fighting. While artillery accounted for 60%…