Amazing footage of WWI battlefields - Page 2

krashkart · 11-05-10, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

You left out the rats and the Lice.

And the trench foot.

Platapus · 11-05-10, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by krashkart

And the trench foot.

Did you know that for a short time the troops were given whale oil to put on their feet. The intent was to isolate the foot from the water outside the foot. Unfortunately, the problem is also the water inside the foot or on the surface. Putting oil on the feet prevented the sweat from evaporating actually making the problem worse.

Oops. Medical science at its best.

krashkart · 11-05-10, 05:26 PM

I did not know that.

Good thing we learn from our mistakes.

The older I get the more I realize the importance of WWI. When I was younger I sort of looked down my nose at the technology available at the time. After all, nothing that flew then could beat the sleek lines of a WWII warbird on any side. WWI was archaic in comparison. The result of this being, of course, that I overlooked a crucial turning point in history.

Stealth Hunter · 11-05-10, 05:29 PM

Very interesting, especially the part about the pilot of that airship.

Anyone else who might be as curious as I am on this subject should check more on YouTube. They've got literally hundreds of videos about the Great War, pertaining to all kinds of different subjects. Just to throw a few out there:

Kaiser Wilhelm II - "An Das Deutsche Volk!"

Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg - "Dankrede an die Soldaten der 8. Armee nach der Schlacht von Tannenberg"

Skagerak (The Battle of Jutland)

"The Hell of Verdun"

And some videos centered around footage compilations:

(this has some of the rarest clips I've ever seen before, including some aerial footage)

(color footage)

(also in color)

TarJak · 11-05-10, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by krashkart

And the trench foot.

And the influenza, mud and dirt and blood.

joegrundman · 11-05-10, 06:02 PM

World War One in Colour was a very good series with film footage digitally coloured.

available from amazon.co.uk for a snip

http://www.amazon.co.uk/World-War-Co.../dp/B0000BXBX8

TarJak · 11-05-10, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by krashkart

The older I get the more I realize the importance of WWI. When I was younger I sort of looked down my nose at the technology available at the time. After all, nothing that flew then could beat the sleek lines of a WWII warbird on any side. WWI was archaic in comparison. The result of this being, of course, that I overlooked a crucial turning point in history.

WWI was one of the main causes of WWII. Hitler's experiences in the trenches and after the war were what drove him into politics in the first place. The Treaty of Versailles was what pushed the majority of the German people to support him in reversing the conditions that were imposed on Germany.

Stealth Hunter · 11-05-10, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TarJak

And the influenza, mud and dirt and blood.

And the gobs of lice and fleas, and hordes of rats.

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Originally Posted by TarJak

WWI was one of the main causes of WWII. Hitler's experiences in the trenches and after the war were what drove him into politics in the first place. The Treaty of Versailles was what pushed the majority of the German people to support him in reversing the conditions that were imposed on Germany.

You are correct, sir.

Stealth Hunter · 11-05-10, 08:31 PM

Good program on the Kaiser I found.

Can't understand much of it since I am not fluent in German, but it's got some good video clips and pictures of him.

Platapus · 11-05-10, 08:40 PM

WWI was truly a world war.

South America, North America, Southern/Central Africa, Europe, Asia, Pacifica Pretty much the entire world was involved in the First World War.

I am sure there are many people who thought the First World War was fought in only Europe.

Does anyone else remember a PBS series "Between the Wars"? That was a great show.

Biggles · 11-06-10, 06:34 AM

Very good book for those interested. I have it in Swedish, but I suppose it's just as good in English. Takes up the entire war, not just the Western front. Everything really, from the Sea battles to the development of airwarfare. Admittedly, I believe it contains somewhat more information about the Western front than any other area, but I can't really see anything strange in that...

I think the worst piece of information I've ever heard regarding this war was some statistics about the Battle of the Somme. Apparently, comparing the British losses to the amount of ground they gained during those 6 months, you'll see that the British army lost two men for every centimeter ground they conquered. That. is. Insane!

Raptor1 · 11-06-10, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Biggles

I think the worst piece of information I've ever heard regarding this war was some statistics about the Battle of the Somme. Apparently, comparing the British losses to the amount of ground they gained during those 6 months, you'll see that the British army lost two men for every centimeter ground they conquered. That. is. Insane!

The Battle of the Somme was pretty ironic. The main reason for the offensive was to relieve pressure from the French army at Verdun, but by the end of the battle, Allied casualties on the Somme exceeded even the massive Allied casualties at Verdun. Also, many of the positions taken during 4 or so months of the Battle of the Somme were lost within days to the German Spring Offensive in 1918.

I was at Ypres last year too, though unfortunately only for half a day or so. Need to get back there at some point.

World War I is one of my 'favourite' wars, perhaps due to how overlooked it is compared to World War II, or maybe because of how influential it was to the development of modern warfare and history.

Dowly · 11-06-10, 11:18 AM

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This one?

Aye, that one.

11-05-10, 06:02 PM	#21
joegrundman Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2,689 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	World War One in Colour was a very good series with film footage digitally coloured. available from amazon.co.uk for a snip http://www.amazon.co.uk/World-War-Co.../dp/B0000BXBX8 __________________ "Enemy submarines are to be called U-Boats. The term submarine is to be reserved for Allied under water vessels. U-Boats are those dastardly villains who sink our ships, while submarines are those gallant and noble craft which sink theirs." Winston Churchill

11-05-10, 08:40 PM	#25
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,361 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	WWI was truly a world war. South America, North America, Southern/Central Africa, Europe, Asia, Pacifica Pretty much the entire world was involved in the First World War. I am sure there are many people who thought the First World War was fought in only Europe. Does anyone else remember a PBS series "Between the Wars"? That was a great show. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

11-06-10, 06:34 AM	#26
Biggles Silent Hunter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sweden (I'm not a Viking...) Posts: 3,529 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Very good book for those interested. I have it in Swedish, but I suppose it's just as good in English. Takes up the entire war, not just the Western front. Everything really, from the Sea battles to the development of airwarfare. Admittedly, I believe it contains somewhat more information about the Western front than any other area, but I can't really see anything strange in that... I think the worst piece of information I've ever heard regarding this war was some statistics about the Battle of the Somme. Apparently, comparing the British losses to the amount of ground they gained during those 6 months, you'll see that the British army lost two men for every centimeter ground they conquered. That. is. Insane! __________________

11-05-10, 05:26 PM	#18
krashkart Navy Seal Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,292 Downloads: 100 Uploads: 0	I did not know that. Good thing we learn from our mistakes. The older I get the more I realize the importance of WWI. When I was younger I sort of looked down my nose at the technology available at the time. After all, nothing that flew then could beat the sleek lines of a WWII warbird on any side. WWI was archaic in comparison. The result of this being, of course, that I overlooked a crucial turning point in history.

11-05-10, 05:29 PM	#19
Stealth Hunter Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Y'ha-Nthlei Posts: 4,262 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Very interesting, especially the part about the pilot of that airship. Anyone else who might be as curious as I am on this subject should check more on YouTube. They've got literally hundreds of videos about the Great War, pertaining to all kinds of different subjects. Just to throw a few out there: Kaiser Wilhelm II - "An Das Deutsche Volk!" Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg - "Dankrede an die Soldaten der 8. Armee nach der Schlacht von Tannenberg" Skagerak (The Battle of Jutland) "The Hell of Verdun" And some videos centered around footage compilations: (this has some of the rarest clips I've ever seen before, including some aerial footage) (color footage) (also in color)

11-05-10, 08:31 PM	#24
Stealth Hunter Silent Hunter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Y'ha-Nthlei Posts: 4,262 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Good program on the Kaiser I found. Can't understand much of it since I am not fluent in German, but it's got some good video clips and pictures of him.