Topic: World War I

The Christmas Truce of 1914
The Christmas Truce of 1914 December 25, 2019 John Leonard For a period that began on Christmas Eve and extended for several days beyond Christmas, British and German troops on the front lines lay down their guns by mutual agreement and celebrated the Christmas holiday together.
Australia demands Turkey's Pres. Erdogan withdraw threat to send visitors from Australia and New Zealand back 'in coffins'
Australia demands Turkey's Pres. Erdogan withdraw threat to send visitors from Australia and New Zealand back 'in coffins' March 21, 2019 Thomas Lifson The president of Turkey, Recep Tayyip ErdoДџan, has deeply offended the citizenry of Australia and managed to unite the governing party and its principal opposition.
Is Today's Britain Like Post-WWI France?
Is Today's Britain Like Post-WWI France? June 12, 2017 Peter Skurkiss As Britain's young rapidly move into the Labour Party's fold, a look at how this played out in France in the aftermath of World War I is instructive.
The Lessons of World War I
The Lessons of World War I August 3, 2014 Jeff Lipkes Lessons for Gaza, Ukraine, and more.
Will 2014 See a Repeat of 1914?
Will 2014 See a Repeat of 1914? December 29, 2013 James G. Wiles Does China's re-emergence as a dominant economy and world power for the first time since the 1400s threaten a new world war?
Too Close for Comfort
Too Close for Comfort September 7, 2013 Rosslyn Smith A personality assessment was written by a noted historian about a major world leader.
The Guns of September?
The Guns of September? September 5, 2013 Rosslyn Smith There are grand forces in human history. Then there are the actions of fools who think they can control events and who then start wars that spiral out of control.