Another use for the Ngram Thingy

Just over a year ago I was wondering how to date the shift in common usage from "Great War" to "First World War". Now, thanks to the Ngram Viewer, all is clear:



The answer is, of course, exactly what you'd expect, but it's good to have it confirmed. My impression that "Great War" is making a modest comeback also seems to be correct.

Another use for the Ngram Thingy

Just over a year ago I was wondering how to date the shift in common usage from "Great War" to "First World War". Now, thanks to the Ngram Viewer, all is clear:



The answer is, of course, exactly what you'd expect, but it's good to have it confirmed. My impression that "Great War" is making a modest comeback also seems to be correct.