World War I
Coverage of World War I in the Nexus archive.
- Israel moves to formally recognize Armenian WWI deaths as a genocide
Israel's Cabinet approved a proposal to recognize the violence against Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as a genocide. The move highlights deteriorating relations between Israel and Turkey.
- Zelensky: Russia May Want This War to Last Longer Than WWII
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia’s full-scale invasion has lasted longer than World War I and warned that Moscow may aim to extend the conflict beyond World War II. He compared Putin’s motives to historical aggressors driven by imperial ambitions, referencing the 1941 Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union.
- The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1588: Nieuport 17
The Nieuport 17 is highlighted as an early example of a World War I fighter aircraft and a case study in technological evolution during the war.
- Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine is Now Longer than WWI – Five Things to Know
The article compares the duration of Russia's invasion of Ukraine to World War I, noting tactical similarities and severe Russian losses. It highlights that modern Russia's war burden, political control, and social resilience are stronger than Imperial Russia's in 1917, but warns of similar 'red lights' indicating potential challenges.
- WWI soldier's postcard from home helps unite his family after a century
A postcard from a World War I soldier, whose remains were discovered with five others during an excavation, helped reunite distant descendants over a century after his death on the Western Front. A memorial service in Belgium marked the unveiling of six new headstones for the soldiers.
- Ukraine war has lasted longer than WWI as bloodshed reaches grim milestone – with no end in sight
The Ukraine War has surpassed the duration of World War I, reaching a grim milestone on June 11, 2026, with ongoing bloodshed and no end in sight.
- War in Ukraine passes 1,569 days, now longer than WWI
The war in Ukraine has reached 1,569 days, surpassing the duration of World War I. British, French, and German ambassadors to Russia met in Russia's foreign ministry as the conflict milestone was marked.
- Judy Chu doesn’t know much about Woodrow Wilson — but here’s why you should
Judy Chu, a Democrat in Congress for 17 years, was asked about the U.S. president during World War I during a House Ways and Means Committee hearing. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent posed the question amid discussions on inflation and wartime economics under President Donald Trump.
- WW I Canadian soldier with ties to Cape Breton identified
A previously unidentified grave in Northern France has been identified as Sergeant Norman Harold McLennan, a Canadian soldier from Cape Breton who fought in World War I.
- Memorial Day asks what kind of America we are willing to defend
The article reflects on Memorial Day by questioning whether current actions honor or undermine the sacrifices of those who died defending America. It highlights growing divisions over governance, rights, and values, and raises concerns about defending constitutional principles versus current practices that may disregard them. The piece also discusses recent legislative changes to military draft registration and the ongoing debate over America's role in conflicts like the Iran war.
- Divers find wreck of iconic U.S. ship torpedoed in WWI, killing 131
Divers discovered the wreck of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Tampa, which was torpedoed during World War I, resulting in 131 deaths. The sinking marked the largest loss of life on any U.S. combat ship during the war.
- Divers find wreck of iconic U.S. ship torpedoed in WWI, killing 131
Divers discovered the wreck of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Tampa, which was torpedoed during World War I, resulting in the deaths of 131 people—the largest loss of life on a U.S. combat ship in the war.
- British divers find missing WWI wreck of US combat vessel: Remains of USCGC Tampa are discovered off the coast of Cornwall 108 years after the ship was torpedoed by a German U-boat
British divers discovered the wreck of the USCGC Tampa, a US Coast Guard vessel, off the coast of Cornwall 108 years after it was torpedoed by a German U-boat during World War I. The discovery marks a significant historical find related to the conflict.
- British divers find missing WWI wreck of US combat vessel: Remains of USCGC Tampa are discovered off the coast of Cornwall 108 years after the ship was torpedoed by a German U-boat
British divers discovered the wreck of the USCGC Tampa, a U.S. Coast Guard cutter, off the coast of Cornwall 108 years after it was sunk by a German U-boat during World War I. The vessel was lost in 1915 and its remains have now been identified through the search efforts.