Why was the First World War so devastating, and how had Europe become so divided into armed camps? How did it affect people on both sides of the conflict, and why are its consequences still felt today? This book seeks to relate the overall events and chronology of the war and shows its impact on everyday lives.
Content Note
Origins of the war -- 1914 -- Dardanelles and Gallipoli -- The Eastern Front -- The war at sea -- The Western Front -- The changing nature of warfare -- USA enters the war -- The home front -- The end of the war -- What have we learned?