Why World War I Was Worse Than You Thought
Horrific new weapons, a worldwide pandemic, and a merciless genocide are among the factors that made World War I even worse than you might think.
Read MoreHorrific new weapons, a worldwide pandemic, and a merciless genocide are among the factors that made World War I even worse than you might think.
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Read MoreWorld War I ravaged the globe and has been extensively studied since, but there are some things about the Great War that still don't make a lot of sense.
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