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How WWI Became Part of Australia's Founding Myth - AP/dpa

Victory in Defeat How WWI Became Part of Australia's Founding Myth

The Australians suffered a devastating defeat on Turkey's Gallipoli peninsula during World War I in 1915. But even a century later, the country's first major military mission abroad is celebrated as a crucial event for the nation's identity. Von Hans-Ulrich Stoldt

The Technological Innovations of WWI

A Revolution in Killing The Technological Innovations of WWI

A new era in warfare was born on the battlefields of Flanders in 1915. German troops launched a chlorine gas attack in the first ever large-scale use of chemical weapons. It was but one of the technical innovations seen during World War I, and not all of them were as deadly. Von Felix Bohr

World War I Guilt Culpability Question Divides Historians Today

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War I and the 75th of the start of World War II. Questions over the degree of German guilt remain contentious among historians, who have been fighting over the issue for years. Von Dirk Kurbjuweit

World War I and the Seeds of Hyperinflation - Koch/ picture-alliance / dpa

Sowing Fear World War I and the Seeds of Hyperinflation

The current debt crisis in Europe evokes painful memories of the German hyperinflation. Price increases began with the start of World War I in 1914 and ended in disaster in 1923. The event still influences sentiment about monetary policy in the country today. Von Alexander Jung

The Thirty Years' War How Peace Kept WWI Alive

On two separate occasions, in 1918 and 1945, the world had to decide what to do with Germany. The second time around, world leaders almost made the same mistakes that failed to keep the Germans down after World War I. Von Jan Fleischhauer

Century of Violence What World War I Did to the Middle East

World War I may have ended in 1918, but the violence it triggered in the Middle East still hasn't come to an end. Arbitrary borders drawn by self-interested imperial powers have left a legacy that the region has not been able to overcome. Von Bernhard Zand

WWI and America's Rise as a Superpower - Bettmann/ Corbis

'We Saved the World' WWI and America's Rise as a Superpower

America's rise to superpower status began with its 1917 entry into World War I. President Woodrow Wilson had grand visions for the peace that followed, but failed. The battle he started in the US between idealists and realists continues to this day. Von Hans Hoyng

Britain's Careful Commemoration of WWI - SUZANNE PLUNKETT/ REUTERS

Great War Centenary Britain's Careful Commemoration of WWI

The Great War has long played a significant role in Britain's historical memory. This year, the country is planning several events to commemorate the 100th anniversary and several new books have already hit the shelves. Jingoism, however, is to be avoided. Von Christoph Scheuermann

The Symbolic Power of French Victory - ARCHIVES/ AFP

World War I Centenary The Symbolic Power of French Victory

The passionate commemoration of World War I is a vital element of France's contemporary national cohesion. But before a momentous turning point in August 1914, the country looked to be on the brink of defeat. Von Romain Leick

Conflicts Unchanged in Birthplace of WWI - picture alliance / dpa

The Bosnian Knot Conflicts Unchanged in Birthplace of WWI

The 1914 assassination of Archduke Ferdinand in Sarajevo came in the midst of a bitter power struggle among major European powers in the Balkans. One hundred years and three devastating wars later, peace still eludes the multi-ethnic region. Von Walter Mayr

Russia Revisits Pivotal Role in World War I - Hulton Archive/ Getty Images

Stolen Triumph Russia Revisits Pivotal Role in World War I

At the beginning of World War I, Russia was a member of the Triple Entente, which went on to win the conflict. By then, however, the Russian czarist empire had vanished and the war was swept under the historical rug. Putin is now bringing it back. Von Christian Neef

Why WWI Still Haunts Europe a Century Later - Hulton Archive/ Getty Images

Faraway, So Close Why WWI Still Haunts Europe a Century Later

It has now been 100 years since the outbreak of World War I, but the European catastrophe remains relevant today. As the Continent looks back this year, old wounds could once again be rubbed raw. Von Klaus Wiegrefe

Soldiers Confront a Complex Military History - FABRIZIO BENSCH/ REUTERS

Dresden Museum Soldiers Confront a Complex Military History

The Military History Museum in Dresden has become an important resource for German soldiers, particularly as they wrestle with their evolving role in German society and in the world. Von Christopher Alessi

German Hopes for Centenary May Be Dashed - David Crossland

Remembering WWI German Hopes for Centenary May Be Dashed

Germany sees the World War I centenary as a chance to promote European integration and arrive at a shared remembrance of the disaster. But that may be too ambitious. For many countries, remembering the war is likely to remain a national affair. Von David Crossland

Legendary Berlin Dance Hall Turns 100 - JOHANNES EISELE/ AFP

The Beat Goes On Legendary Berlin Dance Hall Turns 100

Clärchens Ballhaus has seen illegal dueling, Nazi dancing bans, wartime destruction and communist black-marketeering. Fans celebrating its 100th anniversary this week say it retains a timeless charm that makes it an enduring icon of Berlin nightlife. Von Kristen Allen

Berlin Denies Rift with UK over WWI Centenary - dpa

Envoy Sent to London Berlin Denies Rift with UK over WWI Centenary

The German government has denied British media reports that it tried to influence the tone of Britain's planned ceremonies to mark the centenary of the outbreak of World War I. A spokesman has confirmed Germany sent an envoy to London to discuss the plans, though. Von Friederike Heine

German Subs Sunken WWI U-Boats a Bonanza for Historians

British archaeologists recently discovered more than 40 German U-boats sunk during World War I off the coast of England. Now they are in a race against time to learn the secrets hidden in their watery graves. Von Frank Thadeusz

Wall Carvings Convey Soldiers' Pride and Sorrow - David Crossland

WWI Legacy in French Caves Wall Carvings Convey Soldiers' Pride and Sorrow

Stone quarries in France sheltered thousands of troops during World War I. Amid the carnage and the fear, French soldiers showed startling artistry by making wall carvings that conveyed their patriotism, their homesickness -- and their love of red wine. A local group is cataloguing the murals and campaigning to preserve them for posterity. Von David Crossland

City Frees Its Maverick Savior from Nazi Taint - Keystone/ Getty Images

The Pipe-Smoking Buccaneer City Frees Its Maverick Savior from Nazi Taint

Felix Graf von Luckner was a World War I pirate hero, best-selling author and all-round character. Although the pipe-smoking daredevil saved the German city of Halle from being destroyed by Allied bombs, it never recognized him because of his alleged Nazi ties. Now, historians have concluded that Luckner may have been a rogue, but he was never an actual Nazi. Von Matthias Schulz

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