Molly R. DowellHave I Told You About WWI? Heroes and Villains.World War I prompted some of the most widespread and successful propaganda campaigns in the history of Western nations. This media coverage…Nov 17, 2021Nov 17, 2021
Molly R. DowellHave I told you about WWI? The Unknown Soldier.Today marks 103 years since the armistice ending World War I, but in the United States it also marks another important anniversary: 100…Nov 11, 2021Nov 11, 2021
Molly R. DowellHave I Told You About WWI? In novels and film.Now that my articles and obsessive fascination have piqued your interest in World War I, you may want to do a little exploring on your own…Feb 27, 20211Feb 27, 20211
Molly R. DowellHave I Told You About WWI? The Little Guys.Around the world today, nations celebrate the end of the First World War, and honor all their veterans who have served since then. You may…Nov 11, 20202Nov 11, 20202
Molly R. DowellHave I Told You About WWI? Medical Advancements.At the start of World War I, the practice of medicine was lagging far behind the scientific discoveries of the age. Widespread myths and…Jun 13, 2020Jun 13, 2020
Molly R. DowellHave I Told You About WWI? Stretcher Bearers.Stretcher bearers had an especially terrible lot in a time when most soldiers had a terrible lot. Many stretcher bearers were…Jun 7, 2020Jun 7, 2020
Molly R. DowellHave I Told You About WWI? The Lafayette Escadrille.The United States didn’t join World War I until April 1917, almost three years after the war’s beginning. The first troops in American…May 29, 2020May 29, 2020
Molly R. DowellHave I Told You About WWI? Mobilization.When major European powers declared war in 1914, what was their plan? One of the greatest advantages any army could have in the opening…May 21, 2020May 21, 2020
Molly R. DowellHave I Told You About WWI? The Royal Cousins.At the turn of the century, Europe was still very much in the grip of monarchs. Despite a growing global desire for national autonomy and…May 15, 20201May 15, 20201
Molly R. DowellHave I Told You About WWI? Mud.We don’t think much about mud these days. It’s an occasional annoyance on rainy days. But on the Western Front in World War I, mud was a…May 8, 20203May 8, 20203
