World
War 1 – American Legacy
vividly tells the many forgotten stories of the
men and women who served in the Great War,
reminding Americans of their impact on our
country that can still be felt today.
Charles Whittlesey of the Lost Battalion and
Father Duffy of the Fighting 69th became famous
for surviving against impossible odds. Pilots
Victor Chapman and Quentin Roosevelt and
ambulance drivers like Richard Hall made the
supreme sacrifice
Writers such as e.e.cummings, Ernest Hemingway,
Joyce Kilmer and Alan Seeger were inspired by
the tragedy around them. African-American
soldiers like James Reese Europe and the Harlem
Hell Fighters made history. Female volunteers
like the “Hello Girls” and Red Cross nurses
risked their lives supporting the troops and
started a new era for women.
From the summer of 1914 to November 1918, the
Great War cost over 14 million lives, devastated
entire countries and destroyed countless
architectural landmarks. The war also led to
important developments in literature,
technology, music and social equality that have
shaped the culture of 21st century America.
Monuments and dedications to World War 1
veterans surround Americans today as a tribute
to their service and sacrifice.
Filmed in high definition and full of period
music, photographs and monuments, World
War 1 – American Legacy includes rare
images that have never been seen before on
screen, bringing the extreme detail of the Great
War to life.
