4 #OTD On Aug 14, 1917, China declared war on Germany, ending 4 years of neutrality. Its goal was to earn a place at the post-war bargaining table, regain the Shantung Peninsula and reassert strength before Japan, its main rival for regional control. 0 comments · 1d ago · by Codex Silens #china#history#otd
1 #OTD On August 14, 1914, the Battle of Lorraine began as part of the French Plan XVII offensive. Its goal was to recover territories lost to the German Empire after the Franco-Prussian War of 1870–1871. The offensive failed against strong German defenses 0 comments · 1d ago · by Codex Silens #history#militaryhistory#otd
31 Elsie Eleanor Verity 'First Lady of the motor trade', owner & engineer @ Verity’s Garage #Manchester. Trained Forces drivers #WWI & #WWII & was Civil Defence worker. Interwar she managed Verity's Garage & Motor School @wes1919.bsky.social member. b. #OTD 14 Aug 1894 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elsie_E... 1 comment · 1d ago · by Ceryl #manchester#otd#wwi
5 The Monument to the Unknown Hero 12.08.2026. Belgrade, Serbia 1 comment · 1d ago · by Luka #art#astrophotography#belgrade
4 Looking for a #weekend #read ? From the days of fledgling friendship to #WWI this collection invites you to celebrate deduction, science, and logic Six strange cases inspired by #history "5 stars! Astonishingly true to Doyle’s style!" #ebook #audiobook #Kindle #audio www.amazon.co.uk/Sherlock-Hol... 0 comments · 1d ago · by Paula Hammond #audio#audiobook#ebook
