First World War History Articles
The First World War, also known as the Great War, was a devastating global conflict that redefined modern warfare and altered international relations. With its harrowing trench battles and global impact, it marked the beginning of a turbulent century.
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The Myth of the First World War
The myths of the ‘Great War’ are the foundation myths of the twentieth century, providing a frame of reference for understanding ourselves and our community. In Britain, the pervading myth is one of soldiers bravely sacrificing themselves in a futile war. It is the pity and the horror of war, and it is enduring because, emotionally, it is true.
The Battle of the Somme
At 7.30 on 1 July 1916, as the whistles fell silent, men climbed out of their trenches and headed across No Man's Land, with the objective of reaching and taking the German lines. So started the Battle of the Somme, remembered as one of the bloodiest British battles of the First World War.
The Easter Rising, 1916
The Easter Rising of 1916 was one in a long line of attempts by Irish republicans to break free from British rule and declare an independent Irish Republic. A bloody and possibly foolhardy revolt, it was bloodily suppressed with far-reaching consequences for the Irish nation.
