Mary+Murphy



Weapons and Equipment: German Hand Grenades These are one of the many types of hand grenades used by the Germans during the war. I think that the amount of destruction that can come from such a tiny this is amazing and frightening. Its frighten because with a tiny thing that can fit in the palm of your hand you could kill hundreds.

Animals at War: British soldier playing with mascot dog "Jack" In this picture we see a soldier playing with a dog in the snow. I personlly don't think that a war is the place for a dog but i'm sure they were useful for finding things using their sense of smell. Also im sure they brightened up the spirits of some of the soldiers in hard times.

War At Sea: German Mine-Laying Submarine Captured By the British In this photo we see a German ship that flies a British flag because the British have captured it. I feel that the submarine was one of the most influential weapons in the war. The Germans were able to fight underneath the cover if the water.

Medical: British Nurses on Hospital Barge In this picture we see nurses and a soldier sitting on a barge. I feel that with out the work of the nurses we would have lost more men. These women were brave and strong for the wounded soldiers when they couldn’t be.

Camouflage: Camouflaged French Scheider Tank In this photo we see a tank with soldiers around it. I don’t think that the camouflage on this tank is very effective. It doesn’t seem like it would hide the tank very well.

Fortifications, Camps, and Shelters: US Marines Dig a Trench In this photo we see marines’ waist deep in the ground digging a trench. Although trench warfare played a large part in the war, I feel that a different war technique should have been used. Trench warfare was dangerous and dirty (sickness spreading).

Troops: French Soldiers at Verdun In this photo we see soldiers with strong brave faces on as if they are preparing for a fight. I feel that we owe much to the troops from past and present. They have ensured us the life we live today free from many things which they fought to conquer.

Death and Destruction: British Patrol Moving Through a Ruined Village In this photo we see a destroyed village in which soldiers are walking through the ruins. I am saddened by the sight of this destruction. Did we really need to have al this death and destruction to achive the world we live in now? Did all those people need to die?

Refugees: Serbian peasants fleeing In this photo we see people leaving with carriages drawn by cows of some sort. I feel horrible for these people having to leave their homes and belongings and lives as they know it because of the war. These people must be so sad that they have to leave and possible come back to a destroyed home if they are able to return.

Auxiliaries: Soldiers playing games in Jewish Welfare Board recreation room

In this photo we see many soldiers that are playing chess and other games. This makes me feel happy because during pretty bad times people can still have fun. While the war is going on the soldiers are able to take a break and have fun and not think about all the destruction and despair.

Units In this photo we see a large group of soldiers. These men are very brave. They put their lives on the line to ensure that we live how we are living today and fight the extinguish communism etc.

Locations: Sunset in an oasis, Foum-Tatahouin, Tunisia In this photo we see a beautiful sunset at one of the locations of the war. If I were there during the time of the war this sight would gladden me. There is something so beautiful as a sunset during a time of death.

Homefront:  Sherif of Medina Preaching the "Holy War" in Medina. Before starting for Jerusalem, 1914 In this photo we see a group of people gathering to listen to someone speak about the war. I do agree with the fact that the media talked about the war but I don’t agree when they glorify it. War isn’t something that good or wonderful it should be “sold” to the public.

Transportation, Supply, and Communications: Austro-Hungarian pontoon bridge over the Save River between Klenak and Sabac In this photo we see many boats docked and a large boat in the background. The captains and crew of the boats that transported soldiers were very brave. They took the chance of being sunk to take the troops somewhere in the world to help end the war.

Working album In this photo we see soldiers in a village. The soldiers who were stationed in towns and villages to protect the public put their lives on the line and those in the towns should be very grateful. Those men put their lives in danger to make sure that the people in the town could continue their lives as they normally would during the war knowing they were protected. Heads of State: US President Wilson and the First Lady leaving the White House In this photo we see President Wilson and his wife leaving the White House. I think President Wilson dealt with the war the best way he could. He tried to stay out as long as he could but eventually we had to enter the war there was no way we couldn’t.