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An Internet History of The Great War
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"Facts are mere accessories to the truth, and we do not invite to our hearth the guest who can only remind us that on such a day we suffered calamity. Still less welcome is he who would make a Roman holiday of our misfortunes. Exaggeration of what was monstrous is quickly recognised as a sign of egotism, and that contrarious symptom of the same disease which pretends that what is accepted as monstrous was really little more than normal is equally unwelcome."
Max Plowman from Subaltern on the Somme
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Web Site Status/News
In Memory of Mike Iavarone
Since founder Mike Iavarone's passing, his family has asked me to look after Trenches on the Web. I promise always to honor Mike's dedication to the study of history, presenting it in the highest quality. Mike Hanlon, Editor/Publisher
World War I Newsletter, Ezine, Blog, and More!
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Monthly On-Line Magazine: Over the Top
Our new subscription magazine for in-depth treatment of important topics with highest quality illustrations, Over the Top, has been a huge success. We are now accepting subscriptions for Volume 6: 2012. New subscribers can also acquire all twelve issues of Volume I on our gift CD. Click on the banner for more information:
Battlefield Tours — 2013 and Beyond — Plan Now!
Trenches on the Web editor Mike Hanlon, in conjunction with America's leading military tour company, Valor Tours, Ltd. of California, is planning tours of the battlefields of the First World War — throughout the centennial period.
Email Mike to request brochures. Specify which trip is of interest to you.
greatwar@earthlink.net
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Privacy Statement
- We don't collect any information from our site visitors. We respect your and your children's privacy and urge children to check for a privacy policy at any site that asks them for any information about themselves.
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Welcome
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You are at the "Trenches" Home Page. These pages contain information on the people, places, and events that comprised one of the worst calamities of modern history. Entire kingdoms were to vanish in the clash. The map makers of the world would be busy indeed!
The trenches are set up in such a way as to allow you to explore the "The Great War" at your own pace and in your own manner. If you don't know where to start then the Reference Library is a good bet. It is a complete catalog of everything out here. Then again, if you know what you are looking for, you can go right to the 1914-1918 Super Search Facility (although I'd hate to think you're in a hurry to get out of here).
If you have any questions about World War I or this site drop the Editor a line by clicking here.
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Listed below are the major starting points for visitors as well as new features. Please go to the new Reference Library for a visual representation of this site.
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| Good Starting Points |
 | Reference Library
New visitors should report here. Now includes Site-Map. |
| Selected Tours of this Web Site
Theme based guided tours for new visitors in a hurry to get started. |
| 1914-1918 Super Search Facility
Access the Very Best First World War Sites & Resources on the Net. |
| WWI Discussion Forum
Stop by and put in your two cents (francs, pfennigs, tuppence, etc...) worth! This is a link to the World War I Forum Now Hosted By the Western Front Association - U.S. Branch. |
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| Other Items of Interest |
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ø The Great War Society
Recently Redesigned and Expanded. Great WWI Resource. |
| ø Western Front Association - USA Branch
News on World War I events, Literary and Essay Awards, plus excellent resources and assistance for teachers and resources. |
| ø Doughboy Center
Comprehensive AEF resource; access to Library of Congress Veterans History Project |
| ø France At War
Focusing on the French Contributions and Sacrifices |
| ø La Grandé Guerra: The Italian Front 1915-1918
The Mountain War, the Battles of the Isonzo and Caporetto |
| ø Legends and Traditions of the Great War
The Angel of Mons, the Leaning Virgin of Albert, Red Poppies, and more. |
| Need WWI Links?
Nearly 1,000 Quality Sites at the WFA-USA's Links Central |
| ø The Near East and the First World War
The War from Salonika to Mesopotamia |
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Disclaimer
While every attempt has been made to ensure that the information presented here is accurate, let's face it, accidents and typos happen. Be aware that should you come to grievous bodily harm as a result of the information presented here, or worse yet, you get a World War I question wrong on Final Jeopardy, just remember you were warned so we won't be held accountable.
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