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How WWI-era Biplanes Ended the Reign of Battleships
By World War I, most navies centered their power around massive battleships. However, the recent introduction of biplanes to warfare would change that. In the years leading up to World War I, aviation became an [...]
Navy History Matters: Loretta Perfectus Walsh
On March 21, 1917, Loretta Perfectus Walsh was sworn in as a chief yeoman, becoming the first female chief petty officer in the U.S. Navy. Four days earlier, Walsh had been the first woman to [...]
Amy Robbins Ware, telegraphy instructor/canteen worker/nurse
Born in September 1877, Amy Robbins was the daughter of Civil War veteran, Minnesota state senator, and mayor Andrew Bonney Robbins (for whom the city of Robbinsdale was named) and his wife, Civil War nurse [...]
Keystone State plays key role in WWI
Situated just prior to two of the most cataclysmic events of the 20th century — the Great Depression and World War II — it’s not surprising that World War I is a bit overlooked when [...]
How Did World War I Change Weapons for Today?
World War I marked a major turning point in military history, as the weapons and tactics used during that conflict have had lasting effects on modern warfare. The use of technology and new forms of [...]
Meanderings: True Tales About North Carolina – WWI aviator Kiffin Rockwell
For a state that was the home to the first manned heavier-than-air flight with the Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk in late 1903, North Carolina should rightfully celebrate what is called high-flying magic. And that [...]
12 Technological Advancements of World War I
The Great War was a time of terrible tragedy, but also led to some inventions that had a lasting impact on society. Here, we take a look at 12 technological advancements to come out of World [...]
Michigan’s important manufacturing role in WWI
Going into World War I, the U.S. was an isolationist nation and not a major military power. But the United States still stood out during the war for one reason: the American system of manufacturing. [...]
Sgt. Alvin York: The greatest soldier of all time
Spending your life around the military and educating yourself about the sacrifices, heroics, and commitments, you realize it’s pretty easy to look at all branches of the military and find many individuals who have gone [...]
