World War I Archives

Archduke Franz Ferdinand and You

100 years ago on June 28 Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was murdered in Sarajevo, launching into motion events that led…
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There comes a point in researching a book where you have to trust what you know. I’ve been reading, thinking,…
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Who knew the importance of the YMCA during WWI?

Is it legitimate to use historical novels as a research tool? The infamous “They” once said, “if you want to learn…
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The Spanish flu and WWI

I consulted travel guides as I wrote a novel set in World War I Egypt. I’ve personally visited the other locations…
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