First World War Medal Identification Guide
The First World War (1914–1918) resulted in a wide variety of medals being awarded. Here is a guide to help you identify yours.
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Stories about the First World War, the countries that fought in it, the different battles, medals and awards, and more WW1-related content.
The First World War (1914–1918) resulted in a wide variety of medals being awarded. Here is a guide to help you identify yours.
Pip, Squeak and Wilfred was a British strip cartoon created in 1919. During World War I, though, the names meant something entirely different!
The Tank Corps was created in 1917 from the Heavy Branch Machine Gun Corps. Learn more about the Royal Tank Regiment and their medals.
Animals have always been a crucial part of the war effort, as humans have enlisted them to help fight their wars since prehistoric times.
A disaster loomed over Europe. The Archduke Franz-Ferdinand was murdered, and the Russians had guaranteed the independence of Serbia. Austria-Hungary’s ultimatum to Serbia was rejected, and Germany planned
More than half a million colonial soldiers fought in Europe. They came from all corners of Africa and were deployed in different battles.
George Halas was a player, coach, and owner of the Chicago Bears. He also served in the Armed Forces and received the Bronze Star during WW2.
Königgrätz Sadowa is one of the most important battles in history. Its modern tactics would be later used in the Franco-Prussian War and WW1.
1915 could have been the turning point of the First World War. What if the German leadership decided to attack further in Russia or choose a
Bicycles had been around for a while when thr First World War began. They are lighter, quieter and logistically easier to manage than horses, which need much
The Victory Medal (or Inter-Allied Victory Medal) was awarded to anyone who had been mobilized in any of the fighting services and having served in any of the
