Great war Archives - Fantastic Facts

Why Did Women Give Men White Feathers During World War 1?

Humanities, Reference, Social Issues & Advocacy, World War / June 21, 2022

World War I began on July 28, 1914, and ended on November 11, 1918. Contemporaries referred to the conflict as the Great War, and during this time, several men were drafted to fight for their country. While most willingly wanted to participate in the war, others weren’t too keen to do so. But did you […]

Why Did Women Give Men White Feathers During World War 1? Read More »

What is the Pals Battalion?

The First World War had four leading causes; nationalism, imperialism, militarism, and alliances. It was the war that most were not entirely prepared for. In fact, the recruitment of soldiers to fight in the war was quite tricky. What strategies did the British Army have to encourage men to join? In order to improve recruitment