The Great War, 1914-1918

This book presents a clearly written narrative for the general reader that concentrates on the military campaigns and turning points. It addresses the dilemmas posed by new technologies and the impact of command decisions to overcome these. The author provides an easy-to-understand, concise analysis of the coming of the war. The book also includes a chapter evaluating the war's impact on the home fronts. And the concluding chapter analyzes the flawed peace settlement that followed the conflict and sets the war in its wider historical context.