World War I

Resources in this category:

The Aerodrome: Aces and Aircraft of World War I
http://www.theaerodrome.com/

In-depth information on World War I aces and aircrafts. Includes biographical information on all the major aces of the war, organized by nationality. This includes rank, squadrons, victories, medals awarded, a photo, and a short account of their war service. In addition, the site has a listing of aircraft used in the war, organized by country of origin. Also provides related links, a discussion forum and an internal search engine.

First World War.com: A Multimedia History of World War One
http://www.firstworldwar.com/

Includes many original articles and online exhibits relating to World War I from many perspectives, including military, political, and social history. Includes "The Causes of World War I", a timeline, "The Battles", memoirs, prose and poetry, and more.

The Great War
http://www.pbs.org/greatwar/

"The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century" is "a multimedia production that encompasses television, online and print media to explore the history and effect of World War I."

A Guide to World War I Materials
http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/wwi/wwi.html

This site is an excellent resource for students and researchers interested in the history of World War I. The Library of Congress provides a list of links to materials that appear on their website that pertain to this historic event. There are links to photos, recordings, newspaper articles, online exhibitions and a bibliography for further reading.

Polar Bear Expedition Digital Collections
http://polarbears.si.umich.edu/

University of Michigan faculty and students at the School of Information in collaboration with the Bentley Historical Library created this site that provides virtual access to the largest collection of primary source and published materials related to the "Polar Bear Expedition," the U.S.'s military intervention in northern Russia near World War I's conclusion. The site includes digitized images, letters, journal entries, maps, military records, oral histories, and a movie related to these U.S. service men who ended up fighting Bolshevik revolutionaries months after fighting in France ended.

Propaganda Postcards of the Great War
http://www.ww1-propaganda-cards.com/

A collection of propaganda postcards, with historical background, on all facets of World War One and from all the warring nations. Also includes so called "mocking cards" from all these countries.

World War I: Trenches on the Web
http://www.worldwar1.com/

A comprehensive site covering the popular culture, high politics, and battlefield minutiae surrounding the Great War. Maps, pictures, text, and sounds of the conflict are presented thematically. An excellent reference library is offered, as well as a search facility and site map.