Supremacy of Germany Doubted as Allied Strength Grows
A UK Colonel Maude report argues Germany exhausted its best troops early, while Allied manpower, including Britain France and Russia, grows. It estimates German fighting age losses, declares the crisis passed, and cites rising Allied reserves and Russian potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. N. Maude
U.K
England
Germany
Flanders
France
Russia
Col. Maude
Belgium
Austria
Landstrom
Maude
Barbed Wire Fencing From Gudden Invention To War Entanglements
A historical look at Joseph F. Gudden and the barbed wire's rise from his 1873 patent to a key military defense. The piece traces its growth across the western prairies, the Supreme Court victory in 1892, and its adoption in European warfare with explainers on construction and use. It also notes Roman abattis as early forerunners and cites Belgian road entanglements and British army instructions for creating weave patterns to impede advancing troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. Gudden
de Kad
Dack
Ley
Uncle Sam
Farmer Gudden
Prairies
Guuden
Wire ‘Trust
Gudden
United States Supreme Court
Glidden
Europe
Belgium
New York Times
Family support hinges on each earning their keep
In a bustling household, a stern head questions whether every member will contribute financially. The dialogue hints at a strict, old fashioned ethos where children must work to support the family, underscoring pressures of poverty and duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Finnegan
Naval opinion on war shipping risks and price of insurance
In wartime Britain the Naval and Military Record notes the shift from feared shipping ruin to practical protections. Government insured 80 percent of risk, a war risk office set rates, and premiums fell from five to four to three guineas as underwriters competed. British shipping rebounded, proving sea power essential to sustain food and raw materials. The navy opened paths for trade while constraining German overseas commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Committee of Imperial Defence
Derivation of Military Titles Across History
The article traces the origins of military ranks and terms. It links Admiral to Arabic Emir of bagh meaning Lord of the sea, Commodore to Italian commandatore, and Mate to Icelandic meaning equal. It explains Captain from Latin caput and Colonel from Italian colonna, and other terms like Lieutenant Lance-sergeant Lance-corporal and Dragoon. It notes Quartering from ransom one quarter of pay.
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Emir of
Bagh
Sikorsky Biplanes Strike Russian Skies
Russia uses massive Sikorsky biplanes described as the world's largest aircraft. They rise sixteen feet high and about 100 feet wide and can carry many passengers like a large airship. Three engines provide nearly 1000 horsepower and a reinforced landing chassis enables safe landings at sixty miles per hour.
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Sikorsky
Last Waterloo veteran honored in Myatt family history
The tombstone inscription notes he was the last Royal Artillery soldier who fought at Waterloo, a fact connected to the great-grandfather of Sergeant F Myatt ASC of Twickenham. Myatt’s father and grandfather also served in the army and his name appears in Sir John French’s honors list.
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Royal Artillery
Waterloo
F. Myatt
ASC
Twickenham
Sir John French
Sergeant Myatt
Winter War Maps Major Powers Weather Edge
The article argues that cold weather could sway European campaigns, aiding Russians on the eastern front and hindering German offensives. It notes trench integrity risks, Zeppelin constraints across the Channel, and potential sanitary shifts while detailing Belgian relief efforts and grim German occupation excesses in Louvain and surrounding areas.
Not the least of Canada's blessings is its neighbors
The Domin ion publication lauds Canada and envisions a future global peace where armaments are abolished and mutual respect and brotherly love prevail among nations, as echoed by the Christian Science Monitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion
Earth
Christian Science Monitor
Machine Gun Motorcycle Demonstrated in Ottawa
A two man motorcycle side car unit equipped with a forward pointing machine gun is shown to the militia in Ottawa. If proven effective it could be purchased for overseas service and seen as a colonial gift of loyalty. The device is cheaper and lighter than armored trucks while carrying ammunition and basic tools.
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Ottawa
Militia Department
Germanys Dover Strait Invasion Plan Outlined By Naval Expert
H. W. Wilson describes a German invasion scheme to seize Dunkirk Calais and Cape Grisnez. He says Germany would lay two mine lines across the English Channel to trap Dover, shield them with coastal guns and submarines, and use flat bottom pontoons to move troops to the Channel ports. The fleet would then advance with newer ships while older vessels head for the straits.
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H. W. Wilson
Germany
England
Dunkirk
Calais
Cape Griesner
Cape Grisnez
Dungeness
Ostend
Deal
Straits of Dover
Wuich
Gravelines
Possiby
Belgium
France
British Regimental Dogs Show Brave War Feats Across Campaigns
The article recounts regimental mascots in historic battles. Bob the regimental dog survived Maiwand after traveling ninety miles to rejoin his army. Sandy the Royal Engineers terrier chased Russians at Inkerman and earned a special medal. A Chelsea Baracks poodle became a familiar regimental pet with three-legged resilience. The Guards’ adored dog at Vittoria continued through campaigns despite injuries.
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Ne Farious
Maiwand
Bob
Inkerman
Sandy
Royal Engneers
Chelsea Barracks
Vittoria
Heroism in the Air: Wounded Aviator Recovers at Petrograd
A 19 year old Russian pilot with three chest wounds earned the Cross of St George for a Galicia reconnaissance mission. He flew a single plane at low altitude to avoid enemy fire, repaired his damaged craft with his scarf, guided six men to recover the plane, and was evacuated to Petrograd for treatment with a four week prognosis to return to the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandra Hospital
Petrogord
Russia
Flying Corps
Galicia
Petrograd
Gald
Japanese Occupy Islands Extend Administration Across Pacific
Japanese officials rush to establish governance in recently captured Pacific islands including Palau and the Cerolive group. A Yokohama steamship link is set up while 1,008 laborers begin phosphate mine work and mineral resource surveys are funded.
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Pacifia
Tokio
Palau
Marshall Islands
Rune
Yokohama
Japan
Pacife
Dom'‘Salis
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Tose
Napoleon
Moscow
Tederick Barbaross
Rome
Alexandria
Fornstance
Great Elector
Koenigsburg
Frederick the Great
Mollwitz
Prussia
Great Lake
Berlin
English Channel
Washington Star
Hwever
Aerschot
Montreal
Clarence L de Sola
Hector Prud’homme
Commission of Inquiry
Landsturm
Areschot
Diest
Malines
Louvain
University
Anvers
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