The managing editors hold a core function for the long-term operation phase of 1914-1918-online. They support the continued growth and relevance of the encyclopedia in its long-term operation phase. In order to keep the encyclopedia up-to-date, they can suggest the incorporation of new research into already published articles and propose new articles in emerging fields. Furthermore, they manage the two-step review process. Each managing editor is assigned a number of sections and specific articles in accordance with their expertise.

Dr. Mark Grotelueschen, United States Air Force Academy

Dr. Emma Hanna, University of Kent

Dr. Elise Julien, Sciences Po Lille

Dr. Joanne Laycock, The University of Manchester

Dr. Nazan Maksudyan, Centre Marc Bloch

Dr. Michelle Moyd, Michigan State University

Dr. John Paul Newman, National University of Ireland, Maynooth

Dr. Ana Paula Pires, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa

Dr. Andrea Revelant, Ca' Foscari University of Venice

Dr. Christian Westerhoff, Bibliothek für Zeitgeschichte at Württembergische Landesbibliothek

Dr. Vanda Wilcox, John Cabot University

Dr. Bart Ziino, Deakin University