The hottest World War I Substack posts right now

The author pays tribute to their grandfathers who served in the Navy during WWI.
The post reflects on the American effort in WWI and the importance of humility.
Acknowledgement is given to the author's grandfathers and their fellow servicemen.

London was bombed during World War I by German airships, bringing havoc and death to the city.
The Zeppelin attacks in London during the First World War were a terrifying prelude to the more well-known Blitz of 1940-1941.
Plaques and surviving bomb damage from the First Blitz can still be seen at key sites around London today.

Over one million American men served in Europe during World War I.
The sacrifice of American troops in both World War I and II were enormous.
Defending democracy has historically come at a high price, including the loss of many lives.

Oswald Spengler's childhood was marked by a contrasting influence from his parents - his father's duty-bound nature and his mother's artistic family background.
Spengler was a bright child with a vivid imagination, but his intellectual pursuits conflicted with his father's expectations of a traditional career.
After facing setbacks in academia and a disappointing teaching career, Spengler ventured into writing and achieved unexpected success with his controversial work, 'The Decline of the West.'

A team of aviators defied the odds by flying across the Atlantic from east to west in 1928
They faced challenges like broken instruments and a blizzard during the 36-hour flight
Despite not flying again, the crew of the Bremen were celebrated as aviation pioneers

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Hilda Hewlett was Britain's first female pilot.
She also established the first flying school and her own aviation company.
Her contributions to aviation history are significant, especially during the first world war.

Sweden has had rent control regulations since 1917, influencing tenant rights and housing shortages.
Historical data from Sweden shows the impact of rent control on rental apartments and construction trends.
Despite decades of rent control, Sweden still faces housing market issues like shortages and segregation.

American troops invaded Soviet Russia after World War I to displace the communist government.
The American intervention in Soviet Russia during World War I left a lasting impact on the Soviet people and their allies.
The Allied Powers, including the United States, aided the White faction in the Russian Civil War against the Bolsheviks.