World War I, 1914-1918

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  • an international conflict that in 1914–18 embroiled most of the nations of Europe along with Russia, the United States, the Middle East, and other regions. The war pitted the Central Powers—mainly Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Turkey—against the Allies—mainly France, Great Britain, Russia, Italy, Japan, and, from 1917, the United States. It ended with the defeat of the Central Powers.

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    World War I, 1914-1918

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      World War I, 1914-1918

      • UF World War 1

      • UF First World War

      • UF Great War, 1914-1918

      • UF European War, 1914-1918

      • UF WWI

      • UF WW1

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      World War I, 1914-1918

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        Adam Forman Sphagnum Moss papers and photographs
        GB 235 FOA · Collection · 1916 - 1918

        The collection comprises photographs and reports related to the gathering and preparation of Sphagnum moss, in and around the Moffat/Beattock area, S.W. Scotland, which was used as a medical dressing for wounds during the First World War.

         Forman, Adam