Conflict: Civil War
On 24 April 1865, 15 days after the event actually occurred, the London Times announced General Lee’s surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia to General Grant. The Times reported, “The great war on which the eyes of the world … Continue reading
Conflict: World War I
On July 4, 1918, King George attended a baseball game between soldiers from the US Army and sailors from the US Navy as part of an Independence Day celebration for US military personnel in Britain. The Times provided thorough coverage … Continue reading
Conflict: World War I
In 1917, when the sinking of several US merchant ships and the interception of the Zimmerman Telegram finally pulled the United States into World War I, the allied European powers excitedly welcomed the US to the war. Great Britain’s King … Continue reading