world war, 1914-1918

Provides an overview of the World War I, military battles, American involvement, heroism, war weapons, military uniforms and its effects on American mainland during that period.

Presents a memoir of the author's time as a nurse in the armed services during World War I, covering her work in London, Malta, and near France's Western Front while losing all of the men she loved and attempting to hold onto hope despite being surrounded by despair.

Rootless and heartbroken Stephen Wraysford joins the army at the outbreak of World War I. He and his men are given the assignment to tunnel under the German lines and set off bombs. The comaraderie, love, and loyalty of the soldiers contrasts with the horrors of the underground, air, and trench warfare.