World War I
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Forging the Icon: The Industrial Birth of the Stahlhelm, 1916
A wooden table in a 1916 Lübeck factory displays nine raw steel shells, documenting the industrial birth of the M-16 Stahlhelm, the helmet that redefined combat protection during the First World War.
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Armistice Day 2025: What’s Open, What’s Closed, and Why November 11 Still Matters
Armistice Day, now observed as Veterans Day in the U.S., marks the anniversary of the World War I ceasefire. In 2025, ongoing government shutdowns are affecting some traditional ceremonies, but the spirit of remembrance endures.