The First World War

My interest in the Great War was sparked by the story and fate of my great grandfather, Alfred Adams, who was killed in support trenches a few miles from the frontlines at Gavrelle and Oppy in November 1917. His story can be found in the family history section of historicaleye.

Somewhat strangely, most of my work seems to focus the German experience of the conflict, including a large-scale analysis of life in Munich from 1914-1919, years of triumph, tragedy and farce.

Other elements of my work have examined areas away from the usual analysis of Western Front and I hope they will offer up much food for thought. 

	Click on images to view articles     Munich before World War One was a city of simmering tensions. With Germany's defeat the hatred was unleashed.       The Christmas truce of 1914 has taken on almost mythic proportions in British history, but what really happened?       Budyonny's dreaded Red Cavalry strikes into newly-independent Poland. Instead of glorious victory, they face crushing defeat.       Mountain Fury: The Austro-Hungarian Trentino Offensive is thwarted by fierce Italian resistance.       The Bloodhounds of Berlin: how fighting, murder and urban warfare errupted in Germany's capital from 1918-1919.       Despite sterling work and suffering terrible losses, the memory of Britain's Forgotten Army of horses and mules is fading.     RETURN TO HOMEPAGE