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World War I Historical Events

First World War

20142 minPGnews

The First World War Interactive series offers a global view of WWI through seven chapters.

World War I Historical Events

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Channel: The Guardian

First World War

2014• 2 minPG

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The First World War Interactive series offers a global view of WWI through seven chapters.

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The First World War Interactive series provides a comprehensive overview of the First World War through seven chapters. Users can navigate the series using annotations and links to each chapter. This series features insights from ten historians representing ten different countries, offering a global perspective on the conflict. Using original news reports and interactive maps, the series showcases rarely-seen footage, including remarkable scenes of troops crossing Mesopotamia on camels. The interactive map serves as a gateway to understanding the events from 1914 to 1918, highlighting significant battles and campaigns.

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