10 big myths about World War One debunked

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Lions and donkeys: 10 big myths about World War One debunked

1. It was the bloodiest war in history to that point
2. Most soldiers died
3. Men lived in the trenches for years on end
4. The upper class got off lightly
5. 'Lions led by donkeys'
6. Gallipoli was fought by Australians and New Zealanders
7. Tactics on the Western Front remained unchanged despite repeated failure
8. No-one won
9. The Versailles Treaty was extremely harsh
10. Everyone hated it

Read in full and see pictures: BBC News - Lions and donkeys: 10 big myths about World War One debunked

 

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War Profiteers in WWI

(Source : Gen. Smedley Butler's WAR IS A RACKET)

Company Name Profits BEFORE the War Profits by The End Of The War

DuPont (Gunpowder) $ 6,000,000 $ 58.000,000
Bethlehem Steel $ 6,000,000 $ 49,000,000
United States Steel $ 105,000,000 $ 240,000,000
Anaconda $ 10,000,000 $ 34,000,000
Utah Copper $ 5,000,000 $ 21,000,000
Central Leather Company $ 3,500,000 $ 15,000,000
International Nickel Company $ 4,000,000 $ 73,000,000
American Sugar Refining Company$ 2,000,000 $ 6,000,000