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Jewish Nurses, VADs and Military Hospitals.
An assessment at the start of war calculated that there were approximately 50,000 beds available. By the end of 1914 there some 73,000 injured had already been brought home.
Ruhleben internment camp
In autumn 1914 following the outbreak of war citizens from the different Allied countries that were living, travelling or working in Germany were interned.
Zeppelins – Attack from the air
In 1900, Count von Zeppelin, a retired German General, built his first airship, which became known as a Zeppelin.
Strategic Camouflage.
Solomon Joseph Solomon, pioneer in the introduction of camouflage techniques to the British Armed Forces, was born in London on 16 September 1860.
Jewish Victoria Cross Recipients
The Victoria Cross (VC) was introduced by Queen Victoria in 1857 as the highest award for gallantry.
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