World War I

BBC News:  World War I Remembered
This BBC News special edition on “the war to end all wars” presents a collection of reports and remembrances 80 years later.  The site offers information on national and international events, major battles, soldiers’ letters home, personal stories and internet links.

The Spartacus Internet Encyclopedia:  First World War
Full coverage of many elements of WWI, including chronology, battles, naval and air warfare, weapons, strategy and tactics, life in the trenches, trench foot, trench rats, lice, soldiers, political and military leaders, war heroes, war art, literature, letters and photographs, and statistics.

Trenches on the Web
A true internet history site in form and function – get basic information quickly on origins of the war, timelines, military alliances, biographies, and detailed maps.  Other highlights include a site map, a special features index, and links to other WWI sites.

World War I Document Archive
This archive presents primary documents from WWI.  Categories include conventions, treaties and official papers, memoirs and personal stories, gas warfare and medical history as well as a documents timeline.  Photographs and medal information can also be found.

Return to top

Snap Shots enhances links with visual previews. Learn More

Last Updated: September 9, 2008