Why did World War One start? What were the causes of World War One and how did the war develop? Find out in our guide. What role did the British Empire play in the war? What role did the British ...

This timeline traces that path from the bitter conclusion of the First World War through the ascendancy ... these events in World on Fire Seasons 1 and 2.

The first shots of World War One are fired in Africa. By 1914 the German Empire has four colonies in East, West and South Africa. British and French forces invade Togoland the site of a key German ...

Historical timeline of the development ... A shooter uses one hand for firing, and a prop to steady the gun.The first device, or "lock," for mechanically firing a gun is the matchlock.