This wide-ranging presentation captures the brutal reality of what some called "the war to end all wars," from the events leading up to the conflict, through the course of the conflict, to its social and economic aftermath. From the battlefield to the home front, the conflict comes alive, providing researchers a comprehensive understanding of the lessons of the Great War.

FEATURES OF THIS RESOURCE:

• More than 1,000 illustrations and 140 maps
• Detailed articles covering:
  • War and Response, 1914-1916
  • Victory and Defeat, 1917-1918
  • Home Fronts and Technologies of War
• Boxed features:
  • Key figures
  • Firsthand eyewitness accounts
  • People and war
  • Strategy and tactics
• Resources for further study
  

The events of World War I remade the world: their historical, social, political, and military significance were enormous. For those researchers interested in expanding their knowledge, this is a vital resource.