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Over the top

the story of a soldier
Jack, a young man in World War I, recalls his happy times with his family in the English countryside and thinks of his situtation as a soldier in the trenches where his best friend has just been killed, as he prepares to go "over the top" in "No Man's Land.".

World War I

Details the history of World War I, discussing the causes of the war, major events of the war, the allied countries and the central countries, and the Treaty of Versailles that officially ended the war.

Paths of glory

The French General Staff, safely behind the lines, sends orders for what amounts to a suicide mission. To cover up their fatal blunder, three soldiers are arrested and made scapegoats. Captures the spirit of Humphrey Cobb's novel in presenting a harsh attack on the futility of war in general and World War I in particular. A blistering indictment of military politics.

Timeline of World War I

Provides information about various aspects of World War I, discussing the causes and outbreak of the war, different battles and fronts, and the end of hostilities, and features a time line of key events and developments over the course of the entire war, as well as topical time lines.

World War I by the numbers

2016
"Describes aspects of World War I using numbers, stats, and infographics"--Provided by publisher.

Truce

the day the soldiers stopped fighting
Tells the story of the December 25, 1914 truce between German and British soldiers as they laid down their weapons and met in No Man's Land to celebrate Christmas.

World War I

Provides an illustrated overview of America's involvement in World War I, discussing how the conflict started, its impact on the world, the weaponry used, the major battles, and other related topics.

Cause & effect

World War I
Draws on primary and secondary sources to explore the history of the First World War.

Dogs of war

Three fictional stories, told in graphic novel format, about soldiers in World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam War who were aided by combat dogs. Based on true stories.

World War I, 1914-1918

Chronicles World War I and discusses America's involvement.

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