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nytimes.com • Economics • World
The article examines the history of globalization, highlighting two periods of peak globalization that ended disastrously, drawing parallels between the current anxieties surrounding globalization and the lead-up to World War I.
smh.com.au • History • Australia
Australian soldiers' diaries reveal the reasons behind their strong opposition to conscription during World War I, highlighting resentment towards military authorities and concerns about the quality of conscripted troops.
watoday.com.au • History • England
The article recounts the largely unknown story of Australian airmen who trained in the English village of Leighterton during World War I, focusing on their lives, deaths, and lasting legacy.
cnn.com • Politics • World
Donald Trump proposed renaming Veterans Day to "Victory Day for World War I" and designating May 8th as "Victory Day for World War II", sparking debate about the historical accuracy and implications of these changes.
sss.gov • Military • United States
This article details the number of men inducted into the U.S. military through the Selective Service System during major 20th-century conflicts.
kentonline.co.uk • News • UK
A World War I unexploded shell was discovered at a spa in Ickham, England, prompting a controlled detonation by bomb disposal experts.
commonsensemedia.org • Film • World
A review of the 2022 film adaptation of Erich Maria Remarque's novel, highlighting its graphic portrayal of World War I and its exploration of themes of friendship, endurance, and the value of human life.
britannica.com • History • World
The Balfour Declaration, a 1917 letter expressing British support for a Jewish national home in Palestine, had complex implications, impacting relations between Jewish and Arab communities and ultimately shaping the creation of Israel.