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Delve into the gripping events and stories of World War 1. Discover key battles, important figures, and lesser-known facts about this significant chapter in history.
1914 Adverts At The Start Of World War I #1914 #adverts #worldwar1 British History, Tumblr, Ww1 History, German Travel, Newspaper Headlines, Vintage Newspaper, Historical Newspaper, History Projects, Old Newspaper

1914 saw the start of World War 1. Britain declared war on Germany on August 4th. But I wondered what was being advertised in the newspapers and magazines at that time. Here are a few 1914 adverts - the first was an obvious one: Join the army, but the rest were a mixed bag. I guess no one back then had any idea as to how the war would change the world. "Though there's a possible war we still have our luxuries like custard to comfort us ... ... even if we might have to use margarine rather…

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Mike Perry
Image: French and British troops in the Battle of the Somme during WWI, July 1, 1916 #History World History, Battle Of The Somme, Western Front, Dieselpunk, Military History, The New York Times, First World, Soldier, The Past

Militaries around the world are supposed to be beacons of discipline, honor, and fairness, but are just as woefully fallible as any other human institution, and have committed innumerable miscarriages of justice in the aftermath of atrocities. 10 General David "Dado" Elazar The Yom Kippur War lasted from October 6-25, 1973 and was initiated by

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Lori Porie