The “war to end all wars” was in fact, a war that instigated and brought about inventions and many advances in military technology—from women in the military and chemical warfare to aircraft carriers and tanks. This short video reveals some of the innovations.
Web Links
BBC Schools
This comprehensive BBC site for school children in elementary and middle school and teachers on WWI cover many different aspects of the war including the centenary, Home Front, Women and War, Poetry, People and lots more — highly illustrated and full of information.
BBC History
12 unusual facts about WW1—one telling of 250,000 soldiers who enlisted who were underage—one of whom was only 12.