world war, 1914-1918

Explains the causes of the war, the course the war followed, and what made it the most costly and destructive war in the world's history.

Provides an introduction to World War I including, the events that led to its outbreak, the leaders, the people who fought, and the battles that shaped the conflict.

Joey the horse recalls his experiences growing up on an English farm, his struggle for survival as a cavalry horse during World War I, and his reunion with his beloved master.

Cinematic account of the life of T.E. Lawrence, best known as Lawrence of Arabia.

Presents an overview of World War I, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events.

Based on the true story of three armies in the bloody trenches of World War I and the miraculous Christmas Eve truce they unexpectedly forge.

Charts U.S. military conflict over more than two centuries, from the American Revolution to the Iraq War.

Examines conflict in the Middle East from the Ottoman Empire's entry into World War I in October 1914 to the Allied Victory and declaration of a new Turkish Republic in 1923 as well as the hostilities that have plagued the region ever since.

Covers major topics related to the period, including the roots of the war; causes of U.S. involvement; the Espionage Act and Sedition Act; weapons of mass destruction; and more. Profiles the major players of the period, including Woodrow Wilson, Kaiser Wilhelm II, John Pershing, and Henri-Philippe Petain. Presents full or excerpted primary source materials, including diaries, speeches, letters, journals and memoirs.

"Nelly Martyl dreams of becoming a singer at the Paris Opera.She quickly becomes a rich and famous singer. But when the First World War broke out, Nelly enlisted as a nurse, abandoning her dream to serve her country. Years later, a history student discovers the life of this now forgotten woman. He then begins an investigation which will lead him to the trenches of Verdun, in the footsteps of a heroine in history"--Provided by publisher.