The Great War Remembered Documentary

Well, in addition to being the curator of Henrico County ’s new exhibit Ready To Do My Part: Henrico County in World War I , I also recen...

Why Didn't We Listen to Their War Stories?

As I have been contemplating the 92 nd anniversary of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, I had planned on writing a piece examining why this cruc...

92 Years Ago Today

The Meuse-Argonne Offensive began. Never forget.

Trench Dictionary

As is the case in every war, the weary and bedraggled soldiers who have to endure suffering and hardship create their own unique vernacular....

Be Grateful For Your Hot Water

What, you ask, does this have to do with WWI? Well, consider the following letter, written by Richmonder Lt. Harold Calisch on September 26,...

Willie - Installment 3

It may seem obvious but, of course, I know more about each succeeding generation. If there's too much on Willie, just stop reading. BL I...

"Buy the book", link problem - Apologies

I've just discovered that the link to buy a signed copy of the book for the U.K. was corrupt and wouldn't work. Apologies if you...