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Flying Yanks

American Airmen in World War I

Creator: American Battle Monuments Commission
Pilots battled air-to-air to gain control of the sky. While the United States did not officially enter the war until nearly three years after it began, the “Flying Yanks” of World War I were into the fight well before that.
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CHANGING TECHNOLOGY, CHANGING TACTICS

How technology changed the way WWI was fought

Creator: National World War I Museum and Memorial
Why is WWI considered the first “modern” war? In this lesson, high school students will consider the advancement in technology and, specifically, adaptations of trench warfare based on technological advances through discussion, primary sources and a hands-on activity.
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Technology in World War I

Creator: MacArthur Memorial

Using primary sources, students will use this worksheet to think critically about changes in technology that brought tanks, planes, and submarines to the battlefield.

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The Air Raids That Shook Britain In The First World War

Creator: Imperial War Museums
During the First World War, Britain came under attack from the air, putting civilians in the firing line for the very first time. This article from the Imperial War Museums looks at air raids, and how the public reacted.
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9 Women Reveal The Dangers Of Working In A First World War Munitions Factory

Sound Story

Creator: Imperial War Museums
Following a shortage of shells in 1915, the Ministry of Munitions was founded to control Britain's output of war material. A number of new initiatives were soon introduced, including an appeal to women to register for war service work. Thousands of women volunteered. This "sound story" from the Imperial War Museums uses audio clips from interviews with British women to tell the story of their lives as munitions workers in World War I.
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Canada and the First World War

Creator: Canadian War Museum
From the Canadian War Museum, explore Canada's contributions to WWI. This series of articles looks into the history and technology of the war, through articles and objects from the museum's collection. Lesson plans and other teaching resources are also available.
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Zeppelins - Majestic and Deadly Airships of WWI

Creator: The Great War YouTube Channel
Balloons were used in war as early as the American Civil War, but the invention of the dirigible, a steerable airship, opened up the possibilities of this new technology. The German Army and Navy initially used Zeppelins for reconnaissance, but soon deployed them on bombing runs against civilian and military targets. To learn more about the use of Zeppelins during World War I, check out this nine-minute video from the Great War YouTube Channel.
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WWI Aviation History Timeline

A Chronology of World War I Aviation Events

Creator: United States World War One Centennial Commission
Created by Brigadier General R. G. Head, USAF (Ret.), the WWI Aviation History Timeline hosted by the U.S. World War One Centennial Commission provides a wealth of information about aviation before and during the First World War. Including information from almost all combatant nations, this resource provide a deep dive into aviation history.
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The Two Lives of Eugene Bullard

American Experience: The Great War

Creator: PBS
Eugene Bullard was one of many Americans who joined the Lafayette Escadrille, a French aerial squadron of mostly American volunteers; however, Bullard was the only African American. He served with distinction under the French flag, but was rejected from joining the American Air Service because of his race. This article written by Cori Brosnahan in conjunction with the PBS American Experience special The Great War explores the life of Eugene Bullard.
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The History of the U.S. Air Service in World War I

Creator: Mission Centenaire 14-18
When the United States declared war on April 6, 1917 they were not prepared to fight and this included the relatively small air service. This English-language article written by Christoph Bergs with France's Mission Centenaire 14-18 explores how the U.S. Air Service started almost from scratch and became a contributor to the success of the American Expeditionary Forces.
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6 Famous WWI Fighter Aces

History Stories

Creator: HISTORY®
To become an ace during World War I, a pilot had to shoot down five enemy planes. This article by Evan Andrews from HISTORY® explores six famous aces including the Red Baron and top American ace Eddie Rickenbacker.
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Unmanned Drones Have Been Around Since World War I

World War I: 100 Years Later

Creator: Smithsonian Magazine
While drones may seem like a new phenomenon, the military began experimenting with unmanned aerial vehicles during World War I. This article by Jimmy Stamp from 2013 published in Smithsonian Magazine explores the first unmanned aerial prototype developed during the War: the "Kettering Bug."
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Could you hack it in a World War One tank?

BBC iWonder

Creator: BBC
Explore a British Mark I Tank with this online article written by historian William Philpott for BBC's iWonder guides. iWonder is an archived series of online articles from BBC, intended to provide "thought-provoking answers to fascinating questions sparked by BBC programmes, the news, anniversaries and world events." Each subject contains videos, infographics and articles, though video content is region-locked.
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Was the WWI U-boat a death trap?

BBC iWonder

Creator: BBC
Delve into the world of WWI submarines with this online article by Matthew Seligmann for BBC's iWonder guides. iWonder is an archived series of online articles from BBC, intended to provide "thought-provoking answers to fascinating questions sparked by BBC programmes, the news, anniversaries and world events." Each subject contains videos, infographics and articles, though video content is region-locked.
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When Flyers Flew

Analyzing "The Flight of Flanders" Poem

Creator: National World War I Museum and Memorial
What was life like as an aviator in WWI? Why did flyers agree to take on such a dangerous job in the war? As middle school students review primary sources and analyze a poem written by a Royal Flying Corps pilot they’ll decide if flying was as glamorous as the media portrayed it to be.
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The United States World War One Centennial Commission and the National World War I Museum and Memorial are dedicated to educating the public about the causes, events and consequences of the conflict and we encourage the use of these resources to better understand the Great War and its enduring impact on the global community.

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Center for Middle Eastern Studies, University of Arizona         Virginia Cooperative Extension 4-H         New York State Archives Partnership Trust / New York State Archives

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