July 1, 1916—the first day of the Battle of the Somme became the bloodiest day in British military history. Over 57,000 soldiers were lost in mere hours, in a battle that was both a disaster and a ...
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The 5 Americans who made history by earning the Victoria CrossSince Queen Victoria instituted the Victoria Cross in 1856, five American-born men have received Britain’s highest military ...
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By 1917, the meaninglessness of the sacrifice had become clear enough to the combatants, if not to civilians back home: ...
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