Explore the Harry Ransom Center, search digital collections, or plan your visit. During the First World War, dogs attached to the Medical Corps and the Red Cross lived up to the title “Man’s Best Friend” by helping to rescue soldiers. Medical Corps dogs were trained to enter No Man’s Land (an unoccupied… read more
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World War I-era Russian propaganda posters portray food as evil
Food was in high demand during the First World War, especially in Russia. The food shortages were so constant that they were ultimately one of the factors that helped to incite the revolutions of 1917. Although seemingly minor compared to the famine Eastern Europe would later experience under Stalin, food… read more
In the Galleries: Gordon Conway “Vanity Fair” cover illustration highlights shifting gender roles in World War I
World War I played a crucial part in the transformation of gender roles. As men left for the battlefields, women took on traditionally male occupations at home. Buoyed by this experience and a new sense of confidence, these women started demanding more rights and independence. These shifting roles were mirrored… read more