Soldiers Die in Trenches; Civilians Perish in Air Attacks The Poetry of the War. Special to The Great War Project (11-14 April) The German airship attacks on Britain are intensifying. According to historian Martin Gilbert, in April 1916 there are at least seven night-time Zeppelin airship raids on England, including five attacks on London. “The…
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KILLERS FROM THE SKIES
by Mike Shuster
German Zeppelins Attack London; Scores Killed. ‘The First Terror Weapon’ Special to The Great War Project (13-16 October) Germany is dramatically stepping up the air war against Britain. On the night of October 13th, a century ago, “five German Zeppelin airships took part,” writes historian Martin Gilbert, “dropping 189 bombs on London and the Home…
PEACE ACTIVISTS CALL FOR END TO WAR
by Mike Shuster
Lenin, Trotsky, Einstein Among Voices Opposing War. Famed Physicist Sees No Quick End to It. Special to The Great War Project. (5-7 September) The anti-war movement in Europe is growing. In the face of all the slaughter, death, and destruction, finally a movement – small to be sure – is beginning to have its voice…