1718 events
Irish republicans led by Patrick Pearse began the Easter Rising against British rule in Ireland, and proclaimed the Iris
The first issue of Irish War News was published in Ireland
World War I: Russian forces began their successful Brusilov offensive against the Central Powers
World War I: The Battle of Mont Sorrel in the Ypres Salient came to an end as a Canadian assault led German forces to wi
First World War: Around 55,000 workers in Berlin went on strike to protest against the trial of anti-war campaigner Karl
First World War: The first day of the Battle of Albert, the opening phase of the Battle of the Somme, became the…
First World War: Russian troops won a victory in the Battle of Kostiuchnówka, with the Polish Legions playing a key…
First World War: Second Lieutenant Kléber Dupuy defeated a German attack on Fort Souville at a key moment of the…
The Battle of Delville Wood began as an action within the Battle of the Somme, lasting until 3 September 1916.
First World War: The "worst 24 hours in Australia's entire history" occurred when Australian forces unsuccessfully…
First World War: British mariner Charles Fryatt was executed in Bruges, Belgium, after a German court-martial found…
World War I: German agents sabotaged U.S.-made munitions in New York Harbor that were to be supplied to the Allies.
First World War: The British Empire's Sinai and Palestine campaign began with a victory at the Battle of Romani.
Congress passed the Philippine Autonomy Act, the first formal and official declaration of the U.S.'s commitment to…
Tanks (example pictured), the "secret weapons" of the British Army during the First World War, were first used in…
Tanks, the "secret weapons" of the British Army during the First World War, were first used in combat at the Battle of…
World War I: Hit by ground fire, French aviation pioneer Roland Garros (pictured) landed his aircraft behind enemy lines
First World War: The Australian and New Zealand Army Corps landed at Anzac Cove while British and French troops landed a
First World War: Britain, France and Russia signed a secret treaty promising territory to Italy if it joined the war on
First World War: Britain, France and Russia signed a secret treaty promising territory to Italy if it joined the war on