Matt+Leven

American Soldier throwing grenade
 * Weapons and Equipment**

This soldiers appears to be lobbing a grenade towards the enemy. This strikes me as heroic because it looks like he is in an open area without much protection.

Carrier Pigeon Birds were used as a means of long range communication. I think this is interesting because they were able to train the birds and effectivly use them to send and recieve messages.
 * Animals at War**

Archduke Ferdinand Franz Ferdinand, Archduke of Austria-Hungary, was assassinated by a Serbian extremist. His death caused WWI. I chose this picture because of the influence he had on history.
 * Heads of State**

The Lusitania When the Lusitania was sunk by a German U-Boat, the United States entered the war. I chose this photo because it shows one of the reasons why the U.S. entered WWI.
 * War at Sea**

General John J. Pershing Commander of American Allied forces in WWI. I chose this picture because he was a very important man.
 * Commanders**

American Troops Resting I chose this picture because the U.S. troops won the war. They were the best.
 * Troops**

British artillery troops passing village bombed by enemy aircraft WWI was the first time heavy bombs were used. This picture displays the explosive effect of the weaponry used during this time period.
 * Death and Destruction**

British fighter plane Ariel combat was first seen in WWI with the use of single engine aircraft. I chose this picture because it shows an unprecedented war tactic.
 * War In The Skies**

William Henry Dimmock William Henry Dimmock was a British soldier who served in the Royal Artillery. I chose this picture because he looked important.
 * Individuals**

Serbian peasents fleeing The war caused many people to flee thier homes and become refugees. I chose this picture because it shows people leaving thier country for safety in a peaceful nation.
 * Refugees**

Salvation Army Volunteer Cooking I chose this picture because this person is helping with the cause. He/She is preparing the meals for the soldiers so they can keep on fighting.
 * Auxilaries**

This battalion happily comes off the front line for some much needed rest. I chose this picture because it shows the men in high spirits. This was a rare occurance during WWI because of low morale and fatigue.
 * Units**

German Trenches This picture shows a trench system in the Vosges Mountains. I chose this picture because trench warfare was very common and feared in WWI.
 * Locations**

Ariel Photographs Ariel photography was a key component for directing artillery barrages. I chose this picture because it is a very early type of airplane reconnaissance.
 * Miscellaneous**

Recruiting Recruiting was a huge part of the war effort. I chose this picture becasue it shows the people who are ready to volunteer for thier country's military
 * Homefront**

Railroad transportation The railroad was a very effective way to transport supplies and personnel long distances. I chose this picture because it shows the use of great technological resources during the time.
 * Transportation, Supply and Communication**