world war, 1914-1918

Centering around the burial of the Unknown Warrior in Great Britain in 1920, the story follows the lives of three women, Hettie, who is attracted to a man with hidden troubles, Evelyn, who is dealing with her brother who has not been the same after the war, and Ada, who meets a young veteran who knew her dead son.

An illustrated history of the weapons of World War I, covering army, air force and navy weaponry.

Presents a study of the chemistry of the Great War, revealing both the horrific destruction of the metals, explosives, and chemical warfare, and the positive effects of advancements in water purification, disinfectants, and medical science.

Contains three illustrated stories about dogs and their handlers during times of war. Set during World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam War, follows each human-canine team as they endure the struggles of their era, relying on their bond and their skills and maneuver dangerous territory and make it home safely.

Discusses the contrary opinions of ordinary Europeans to those of their political and military leaders over the start of World War I, describing the Great War as a sudden, unexpected event, and sharing the shock, revulsion, and fear that was expressed in letters, diaries, and memoirs.

Profiles sixteen women who played key roles in World War I, including spies, organizers, surgeons, nurses, soldiers, and journalists.

Describes how German operatives during World War I tried to carry out terrorist plots in New York and New Jersey in order to cripple American shipping lanes. Thanks to the efforts of the New York City Police Bomb and Neutrality Squad, however, their plans were foiled, greatly impacting the war. Includes over fifty black-and-white photographs.

To understand Canada's history of Britishness, Vance looks into the military past of both countries. The fabric of Canadian life in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries owes a great deal to the presence of British military. And this, observes Vance, is a two-way relationship: he reminds us that during the two World Wars, close to a million Canadians travelled to the United Kingdom. In this form of reverse colonialism, Canadians established modest outposts in Britain, and parts of the country were Canadianized.