First World War

An introduction to the causes of the First World War.

Information about the massive recruitment drive at the beginning of the war.

A personal account of life in England during the First World War.

Information about the formation of battalions made up of groups of friends and work colleagues.

The story of how Christmas was celebrated in December 1914.

Template and suggestions for a newspaper report on The Christmas truce during World War One.

A look at the first Battle of Ypres in 1914.

Gas was used for the first time during this horrendous battle.

Template and suggestions for a newspaper report on Ypres during World War One.

The final great battle in 1917.

Template and suggestions for a newspaper report on Passchendaele during World War One.

A brief look at life in the trenches during World War One.

Details of one of the worst battles of World War One.

Template and suggestions for a newspaper report on The Somme.

Comprehension on the famous Red Baron.

A comprehension on Lawrence of Arabia.

Comprehension on tunnel warfare during World War 1.

Comprehension on munitionettes.

Comprehension on Zeppelin airships.

The effects of shell shock during and after the First World War.

Plastic surgery began during the First World War.

A look at events leading up to the end of the war.

Comprehension about the outbreak of flu towards the end of the First World War.

Comprehension on why poppies are used to remember the lives lost during the First World War.

The memories of a young child at the end of the war.