The internal combustion engine led to the development of automobiles and airplanes. When the Great War began, the combatants strove to employ this new inventions on the battlefield.

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Terzetto
Composed by Gustav Holst in 1925. Public domain.
Performed by Steve’s Bedroom Band. Used pursuant to a Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 license. Source.

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Woodrow Wilson runs a hard-fought re-election campaign against Republican nominee Charles Evans Hughes. Wilson’s war policy is a major issue in the campaign.

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“The Liberty Bell”
Composed by John Philip Sousa in 1893. Public domain.
Performed by the United States Marine Band. Public domain recording. Source.

“Semper Fidelis”
Composed by John Philip Sousa in 1888. Public domain.
Performed by the Oldham Music Centre Youth Wind Band. Public domain recording. Source.

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The United States responds to Pancho Villa’s attack on Columbus, New Mexico with a military expedition into Mexico, commanded by Gen. John “Black Jack” Pershing.

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“The Army Goes Rolling Along”
Composed by John Philip Sousa in 1917. Public domain.
Performed by the United States Army Band. Public domain recording. Source.

“It’s a Long, Long Way to Tipperary”
Composed in 1912 by Jack Judge and Harry Williams. Public domain.
Public domain recording. In the alternative, it is asserted that the use of the recording here constitutes fair use under copyright law. Source.

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After the fall of German Kamerun, German East Africa became the only German colonial possession still under German control. British efforts to invade and occupy the territory were assisted by Portuguese, South African, and Belgian forces.

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Tic Tac Fado
Used pursuant to a Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 license. Source.

“A Portuguesa”
Composed by Alfredo Keil in 1907. Public domain.
Performed by the United States Navy Band. Public domain recording. Source.

 

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The Rising began on Easter Monday, 1916. During the week it lasted, the fighting was fierce and Dubliners experienced terrible hardships. After it ended, British retribution was swift and harsh.

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Lament
Composed in 1915 by Frank Bridge. Public domain.
Performed by Jean Dubé, and used pursuant to a Creative Commons CC BY-NC 3.0 license. Source.

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While more moderate Irish political figures fought for decades for Home Rule for Ireland, more extreme nationalists sought independence, organizing themselves as the Irish Republican Brotherhood. After the Great War began, they sought German assistance for a revolt against British rule.

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“Give Me Your Hand”
Composed ca. 1600 by Ruaidri Dáll Ó Catháin. Public domain.
Performed by Dancing Willow, and used pursuant to a Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 license. Source.

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We’re doing something a little different this week. Listener Brent has interviewed me, about the podcast and about me personally. We hope this will answer many of the questions you may have wanted to ask yourself. If it doesn’t, no worries! Post your question in the comments below, and I’ll answer it if I can.

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