National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: u.s. Entry Into World War 1: Curriculum Unit
A teacher-directed curriculum unit that deals with the issue of why the United States entered World war 1. Includes an extensive list of additional resources and activities.
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: World War 1
Learning module on World War One with links to resources such as museums and videos on WWI soldiers, songs and general historical information.
BBC
Bbc History: World Wars: World War One
In-depth look at World War I. Includes summaries of the war years; sound clips of eye-witness accounts; virtual tours of trenches on the Western Front; maps; articles and overviews; and similar resources.
BBC
Bbc History: World Wars: World War One: Animated Map: Western Front, 1914 18
Animated map of the war's western front shows the attacks, counterattacks, and shifts in military strategy that took place along this line of battle over the full course of the World War One.
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: World War I Guns
The guns used by the Allies and Central Powers are presented in this resource. Recognize the artillery, machine guns, and rifles used by the militaries involved in World War I.
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: World War I Allies 1914 1918
Dig into the establishment of the Allies of World War I. Who was the Triple Entente? Who was the Triple Alliance? How early did nations begin aligning and how many changed things up as the war became the only answer?
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: World War I Weapons
How did the nations battling in World War set out to destroy their enemies? Recognize the types of weapons used.
BBC
Bbc History: World Wars: World War One: Origins of World War One
A five-part overview of the causes of World War I.
BBC
Bbc History: World Wars: World War One: Cousins at War
Five-part article looks at World War I through the prism of Europe's royal families, particularly the families of George V of England and his cousin Tsar Nicholas II of Russia. Archived.
BBC
Bbc History: World Wars: World War One: Battle of Tannenberg
An account of the Russian invasion of East Prussia at the start of World War I.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: World War I: America Heads to War
This collection uses primary sources to explore America's entry into World War I.
Curated OER
History Matters: Get the Rope! Anti German Violence in World War I Era Wisconsin
Read this harrowing account of a German-American farmer whose nativist neighbors suspected his alliegiance to the United States after the country entered the war against Germany in World War I.
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Causes of World War 1: (1914 1918)
A timeline showing the events between 1699 and 1914 that led to the outbreak of World War I, and one from 1915 to 1917 listing the events leading to America's involvement.
National Archives (UK)
Uk National Archives: First World War Sources for History
A comprehensive site filled with historically significant documents on the UK during World War I.
Flow of History
Flow of History: World War Two in the Pacific
The stages of World War Two in the Pacific is profiled. Through text and a colored graphic flowchart, one can easily follow the progression of hostility and battles in the Pacific. Useful for both students and educators.
Other
Manitobia Life and Times: World War 1 .. The War at Home
All Canadians were greatly affected by the war in Europe. The situation at home, enlistments, conscription, alien immigrants, and the changes occurring after the war ended are each reviewed in detail.
Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: The Progressive Era to the New Era 1900 1929, World War I
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about World War I from the primary source documents contained here. Also contains a short overview, lesson plans, timelines, maps, and images, as well as recommended videos, books, and other...
BBC
Bbc History: World Wars: World War One: Shell Shock During World War One
Article examines the serious wartime trauma shell shock, which affected over 80,000 men in the British armed forces during World War I.
BBC
Bbc History: World Wars: World War One: The Middle East During World War I
Six-part article reviews the key events and outcomes of World War I as the war unfolded in the Middle East. Includes an assessment of the Ottoman Empire before and after its defeat.
Other
Wwi Aviation: An Illustrated History of World War One
There is a wealth of information here. Get detailed overviews of the war and then scroll down the page to sections on pilots and designers, machines of war, a World War 1 history quiz and much more.
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: World War I Tanks
Take a look at the history of tanks in the list of weaponry utilized during World War I.
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: World War I Uniforms 1917 1918
An introduction to the military uniforms worn in World War I. Identify the details of each branch of the service on the uniforms and know what the most common color is on a military uniform.
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: World War I Trenches
One of the most famous use of trench warfare was on the Western Front during World War I. Understand what trench warfare is and why this was such a landmark stalemate in the conflict for nearly four years.
Made From Media
Made From History: 20 Important People in the Build Up to the First World War
A collection of images of twenty figures who played key roles in the buildup to World War I.