Introduction

The Internet Resources

Comprehensive Link

• The Great War 1914-1918 - A comprehensive site by Tony Novosel including timelines, histories, countries involved, cultural aspects including poetry and art, stories, women's contributions, links. (02/24/03)

Web Projects

• World War I WebQuest: 'The War To End All Wars' - Barry Sovel's WebQuest (actually closer to a Treasure Hunt) about WW I. Students explore the experiences of different participants in the war including: soldiers, officers, pilots, medics, journalists, civilians, and home front. (02/24/03)

• The Great War: Evaluating the Treaty of Versailles - A lesson plan for teachers covering the Treaty of Versailles in depth. Guiding Questions: 'What were the aims and motives of the victorious powers in drawing up the Treaty of Versailles? Was the Treaty a fair one? Was the German response justified?' A Marco Polo site located in EDSITEment (02/24/03)

Specific Topics

• Photos of the Great War: WWI Image Archive - Over 1800 images including troops, weapons, aviation, war destruction, places, refugees, and more. Ray Mentzer, administrator. (02/24/03)

• The Great War - A brief introduction to World War I summarizing the main events including a description of trench warfare. This site was prepared by Wayne Landen as background to the story of William Avery Bishop, a famous Canadian pilot. (02/24/03)

• WWI: Primary Documents Archive - This site links to official and unofficial documents including treaties, official papers, medical reports, personal reminiscences and more. These can be accessed by year. Designed by Alan Albright and Micheal Shackelford. (02/24/03)

• Art of the First World War - A collection of 110 international paintings on various aspects of the war including men, weapons, suffering, and death. Developed under the patronage of UNESCO. (02/24/03)

• Military/War Art and Artists - This site covers art and artists of WW I, WW II, and the Vietnam War, includes painting, photography, and film. John Gilinsky,1999. (02/24/03)

  WWI Trenches- This site shows the construction of the trenches.