by admin | Aug 17, 2020 | World War I in 1918
The year was 1914. In the month of June, the first World War broke out. The Great War, as it was known, would go on to redefine the rest of twentieth century. The war would also rekindle a hope, a much-needed direction to the Congress nationalist movement that had... by Ciprian Stoleru | Jun 21, 2019 | Romania, World War I in 1918
For two years, between 1914 and 1916, Romania proclaimed its neutrality. Under these conditions, both the Entente and the Central Powers made special efforts to bring Romania to their side, by promising territories inhabited by Romanians. If the Entente enticed... by Ciprian Stoleru | Jun 20, 2019 | Romania, World War I in 1918
In August 1916, Romania decided to enter the First World War on the side of the Entente. In order to be able to use the element of surprise on the Central Powers, the authorities in Bucharest kept the utmost secrecy. Moreover, the Austro-Hungarian ambassador to... by admin | Jun 7, 2019 | World War I in 1918
After getting married in 1916, Tolkien was then sent to the Western front in France a few months later, just in time for the Battle of the Somme. Those who have read or watched J.R.R. Tolkien’s epics The Hobbit and The Lord of the Ringsknow that the... by Ana Maria Schiopu | May 10, 2019 | World War I in 1918
Two years had passed since the beginning of the First World War, and the Western Front had seen some of the bloodiest battles in history. The soldiers made history not only in the trenches, but also in the air. On November 23, 1916, a battle took place for the...