world war, 1914-1918

Chronicles the events of World War I; examines its causes; discusses technologies and tactics, the home fronts, the arts and the media, and the war's legacy in Germany, the rest of Europe, the U.S., and around the world; and provides photos, color maps, sidebars, and reference tools including a bibliography, a glossary, a time line, a list of further resources, and four indexes.

Examines the role of women in the United States from 1900 through 1920, discussing the Progressive Era, World War I, and women's suffrage and how they influenced the lives of females.

A romantic adventure of a disreputable Cockney and a spinster missionary who eventually fight together in retaliation against the Germans in Central Africa.

Depicts the experiences of a group of young German soldiers fighting and suffering during the last days of World War I.

An American ambulance officer serving on the Austro-Italian front deserts to join an English nurse after the retreat of Caporetto.

Contains excerpts from memoirs, diaries, letters, newspapers, speeches, advertisements, and other primary sources that provide eyewitness reports on America's role in World War I, and features introductory essays, chronologies, period illustrations and photographs, and brief biographies of key individuals.

Presents the history of the United States's involvement in World War I through excerpts taken from letters, newspaper articles, speeches and songs dating from the period.

Studies the campaigns, tactics, and weapons of trench warfare on the Western Front. Describes the everyday lives of soldiers in the trenches and gives brief biographies of leading generals and politicians.

A brief introduction to the major events and figures associated with World War I including the political and military conflicts within Europe that preceded the war, America's entrance in 1917, and its aftermath.

In this third installment to the Montmaray Journals, Sophie and her family come together to support the war effort during World War I, meanwhile fighting to protect their beloved Montmaray.