Record #:

43532

Author(s):

Ripley, Richard M.

Abstract:

From 1914-1918, World War I, also known as The Great War, was a battle fought between what was known as the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire) and the Allied Powers (Great Britain, France, Russia, Italy, Romania, Canada, Japan, and the United States) of the world. With prior tension lingering throughout southeast Europe and the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, The Great War began, claiming more than 16 million lives.

Source:

Recall (NoCar F 252 .R43), Vol. 23 Issue 1, Spring Summer 2017, p1-6

Subject(s):

World War I; Ripley, Richard--U.S Army Colonel ; Archduke Franz Ferdinand--Austria ; Central Powers--World War ; Allied Powers--World War

Record #:

43533

Author(s):

Waters, Davis

Abstract:

North Carolina native and Officer of the Confederate Army, Gabriel James Rains, became a noteworthy participant in the Civil War. Later taking on the role of Brigadier General, Rains played a significant part in the war effort by creating the world's first land mine, keg torpedo, and submarine mortar battery.

Source:

Recall (NoCar F 252 .R43), Vol. 23 Issue 1, Spring Summer 2017, p7

Subject(s):

Gabriel James Rains--Confederate Army ; Civil War History--Confederate Army ; Inventions--American Civil War

Record #:

43536

Author(s):

Barrash, Marvin

Abstract:

In March 1918, the U.S.S. Cyclops--a navy battleship, vanished without a trace. Carrying 309 people, manganese ore, and fuel, the U.S.S Cyclops had orders to leave Brazil and land stateside in Baltimore, Maryland; but never did. Amongst those that disappeared were 6 North Carolina natives: George Alfred, Leonard Day, Isaac Dancy, Robert Powers, Junius Dellinger, and Robert Riddle.

Source:

Recall (NoCar F 252 .R43), Vol. 23 Issue 1, Spring Summer 2017, p15-18

Subject(s):

U.S.S. Cyclops--U.S. Navy ; World War I--North Carolina