Between 1939-1945, the German U-boat terrorised the Atlantic sea, sinking thousands of vessels. The Germans believed that by destroying the cargo ships, the allies will be unable to materials for the war effort
To travel to Singapore, thousands of Chinese immigrant pack into Chinese Junk Ships to make the preilous journey. Due to the harsh conditions, many did not make the journey. For those who did, their hardship continued with back-breaking work.
As WW1 progressed, advances slowed to a craw. Any gain in territory was counted in metres. Opposing dig into trenches to defend against the enemy. In these trenches, soldier live among dirt, mud, the dead and constant explosions, all while the European nobles lived in the comfort of palaces.