Tag Archives: World War I

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Gives Honor to Our Unidentified Fallen

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Fred Zilian

(Note: This essay was originally published as “Origins of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier,” in the Newport Daily News on November 13, 2021.) This November 11 is the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Tomb of the Unknown … Continue reading →

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The Armistice Ends the “Great War”

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Fred Zilian

(This essay was originally published by The Newport Daily News on November 10, 2018.) One hundred years ago, at the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month of 1918, the armistice—the cessation of fighting—took effect, ending the … Continue reading →

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The US Enters World War I

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Fred Zilian

(This essay was originally published as “April 6, 1917: The US Goes ‘Over There’”, in the Newport Daily News on April 6, 2017.) One hundred years ago today, the United States declared war on Germany, joining the war almost three … Continue reading →

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German U-Boat Visits Newport in 1916, Sinks Five Ships after Departure

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Fred Zilian

(The essay was originally published as “Courtesy During Wartime,” by the Newport Daily News on October 7, 2016.) One hundred years ago today, October 7, 1916, a German submarine visited Newport for several hours before departing to sink at least … Continue reading →

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100-Year Anniversary of Deadly Battle of the Somme

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Fred Zilian

(This essay was originally published as “Bloodiest of Bloody Battles,” in the Newport Daily News on July 12, 2016.) One hundred years ago this month, the Battle of the Somme began with British and French forces attacking entrenched German forces … Continue reading →

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“The Great War” Begins: July 28 is the 100th Anniversary of World War I

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Fred Zilian

(This essay was originally published by the Newport Daily News on July 26, 2014.) For many Europeans, the early 1900s must have been exciting and hopeful times. The Industrial Revolution, beginning 150 years earlier, had given them a higher standard … Continue reading →

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