At first, the Battle of Passchendaele seemed like a victory for Allied forces—but in the end, it was remembered as one of the greatest disasters of World War I.
At a time when men dominated the skies, Amelia Earhart refused to let anything stand in the way of fulfilling her dream of flying. But the only thing that could possibly overshadow her achievements was her disappearance.
On the eve of the Battle of the Somme, the stage was set and the tactics laid out perfectly—only for things to immediately go off the rails.
Although World War I ended over 100 years ago, it continues to define history in many ways. Here are some of the forgotten heroes from that pivotal conflict.
How much do you know about The Great War? Test your First World War knowledge with our WWI trivia and see if you're a true history buff.
WWI was, up to that time, Europe’s most deadly conflict, with a loss of 20 million lives—and the bulk of fighting took place in these infamous battles.
If you like humaverse you may also consider subscribing to these newsletters:
