Author: History Matters

  • The Global Reach of the British Empire in World War I: Contributions from Across the Empire

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    introduction In 1914, Germany and its allies went to war not just with Britain, but with the entire British Empire. Over 3 million soldiers and labourers from across the Empire and Commonwealth served alongside the British Army during the First World War. Their contributions were particularly significant during the Battle of the Somme. On 1… Read more

  • Hand-to-Hand Hell: WW1 Trenches

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    You are an infantryman on the Western Front during World War I. To your left, a soldier clutches a locket containing a photograph of a child and wife, pressing it to his lips and whispering, “Soon,” as if making a fragile promise to return. To your right, another man trembles uncontrollably, muttering prayers and begging… Read more

  • The Harrowing Reality of Trench Warfare During World War I”

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    The Origins and Evolution of Trench Warfare The concept of trench warfare has ancient roots. The Roman general Belisarius utilized trenches during the Battle of Dara in 530 AD, recognizing their defensive value against overwhelming forces. Nearly a century later, in 627 AD, the defence of Medina during the Battle of the Trench employed a… Read more

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