Russia and World War One. Before World War 1 (WW1), Russia was the largest and the third most populous country in the world with 172 million people. Yet, the country was besieged by several
Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen (German: [ˈmanfreːt fɔn ˈʁɪçthoːfn̩]; 2 May 1892 - 21 April 1918), known in English as Baron von Richthofen or the Red Baron, was a fighter pilot with the German Air Force during World War I.He is considered the ace-of-aces of the war, being officially credited with 80 air combat victories.. Originally a cavalryman, Richthofen transferred to
It was an empty threat that if Hitler were to go east and attack the Poles then the British would enter the war on Poland's side. But there was, in real terms, very little that Britain could do to aid Poland in 1939. The fact that Britain went to war in 1939 to aid Poland, however nominally, is still something that Britain can be proud of.
While the first widespread use of poison gas occurred on April 22, 1915, near Ypres, there had been previous small experiments by the Germans in the weeks prior.
The purpose of this project is to remember & honor the service and sacrifices of those ethnic Poles who served on the side of the Allied military alliance during World War I. Allied Power Nations - Russia & France were forced into war, when Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia on 28 July, 1914.
Bertrand Russell (1872 - 1970) British pacifist who campaigned against conscription. He was sent to jail for six months for speaking against America's entry into the First World War. Vera Brittain (1893 - 1970) - Nurse, poet and author of ' Testament of Youth'. Devastated by the loss of her brother during the war, ' Testament of
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