World War I

Uncovering Tunnels of World War I: The Falkenhausen Tunnel

1 Comment / Articles, Editor's Choice, World War I / By ARGunners Magazine

In August 2019, Association des Souterrains Allemands de Puisaleine et des Environs 14/18, reopened a German underground network which was created during the Spring of 1916 on the battlefield of the French department Oise. This incredible network of underground tunnels, named “Falkenhausen Tunnel”, has 3 levels and extends over 400m (1312 feet) in length. A.S.A.P.E. …

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WATCH: How a VAD Nurse got dressed during World War 1

Articles, Films, Videos (Watch), World War I / By ARGunners Magazine

If you ever were interested in how nurses dressed themselves or how many layers they wore during World War One, this is an interesting video guide on how a VAD (Voluntary Aid Detachment) nurse got dressed during World War 1. This video was produced by Nick Loven from Crow’s Eye Productions, who also directed Tell …

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Members of the 77th Co, 6th Machine Gun Battalion & French poilus near Belleau Wood.

US Marines at Belleau Wood and Blanc Mont during World War 1

4 Comments / Articles, World War I / By Dwight Jon Zimmermann

In 1918, World War I was in its fourth year. Imperial Russia had succumbed to the Communist Revolution and capitulated to Imperial Germany. In the West, a race against time was on. The Allies of Great Britain and France were watching with mounting concern as German armies from the Eastern Front began reinforcing those on …

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Petit-type tourniquet, London, England, 1823-1829.

History of the life-saving Tourniquet

Articles, Vietnam War, World War I, World War II / By ARGunners Magazine

During World War I, the medical profession responded with mobile X-Ray machines, the use of the Thomas Splint, use of vaccines, and new emphasis on continuing care and rehabilitation. Many of the medical innovations that were seen in the Great War proved itself as an instrument to save lives. These innovations were modified and improved …

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The 3/4th Queen’s at the Battle of Broodseinde in 1917

Articles, World War I / By ARGunners Magazine

The 3/4th battalion of The Queen’s (Royal West Surrey Regiment) was a territorial battalion that been formed in 1915 and went overseas in June 1917, joining 62nd Brigade, 21st Division, in August. Although the battalion spent some time in the line, the Battle of Broodseinde on 4th October 1917 was to be its first action. On the night of …

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The Canadian National Vimy Memorial

6 Comments / Articles, Museums, World War I / By ARGunners Magazine

Rising from the green French countryside like a beacon, the battle and lives lost that it represents have become legendary in Canada, for better or for worse. It is the Canadian National Vimy Memorial, and it is definitely worth a visit. The Battle of Vimy Ridge is one of Canada’s most well known historic events. …

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Power Behind the Prop: A Look at World War 1 Aircraft Engines

Articles, World War I / By ARGunners Magazine

In spite of recent technological advances in machinery, ground forces in the Great War still relied heavily on horses to transport men and material one horsepower at a time. By contrast, the gasoline engines used to power the various planes of the air war were each capable of generating hundreds of horsepower. Aircraft design came …

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The Forgotten Stretcher-Bearers during World War I

1 Comment / Articles, World War I / By ARGunners Magazine

When America sends sons and daughters into combat not all will return unscathed, and some will die. When a member of the United States military is injured in combat, it is up to healthcare professionals to take immediate life-saving measures. Today, an injured soldier’s care begins with brave medics (US Army) and hospital corpsmen (US …

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Rest in Peace in Flanders Fields

Articles, World War I / By Paula Mahar

We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. John McCrae World War I forever changed the balance of power across the continents as soldiers and civilians alike endured a trial by fire unlike anything civilization had ever witnessed …

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Sidney Reilly, World War I Spy and Scoundrel