WWI – A Grave Interest

The Red Baron: Remembering a 100 Year Milestone

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Post published:September 16, 2016
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By Joy Neighbors Tomorrow, September 17, will mark the 100th anniversary of the Red Baron’s first air combat victories during World War One. An odd milestone to remember, but…

WWI Zeppelin Crew Left To Die In North Sea – 1916

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Post published:January 29, 2016
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“War is hell” so the old adage goes. Far too true for the 16 German soldiers that survived the crash of a Zeppelin in the North Sea, only to be…

100 Years Ago – First Aerial Bombing Raid On Britain

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Post published:January 16, 2015
Post category:1915 aerial bombing airships dirigibles first air bombing of WWI January 19 World War One WWI WWI history Zeppelin
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One hundred years ago World War One was gaining momentum across Europe. But on the evening of January 19, 1915 the war took a turn that made all participants realize…

What Do Cement Grave Markers Tell Us?

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Post published:July 8, 2011
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Stroll through enough backwoods country cemeteries and you will eventually find a cement grave marker. At first, they are surprising to discover, a rough cement stone lying nestled into the…