The Ultimate Illustrated History of World War I

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World War I was the first truly global conflict. The scale of human loss was staggering: some 8 million soldiers and more than 6 million civilians died in four years of fighting, and a further 21 million troops were wounded. It was also the first time that many of the military technologies we now take for granted were seen, including aircraft, submarines and tanks. Yet these were overshadowed by more established weapons such as machine guns, and artillery, the most lethal weapon of all. This wide-ranging book begins with the state of Europe before the war and then chronicles the course of the war a year at a time. Major battles are interspersed with features detailing the weapons and tactics that often decided the outcomes. The final chapter looks at the aftermath of war and the newly emerging European states. All aspects of the conflict are covered, from common war illnesses through to espionage, the use of propaganda and atrocities on all sides. Fact boxes highlight the lives of the most important political leaders, generals and fighters, while also discussing the different political movements which flourished, such as pacifism. The full story of World War I is told in an accessible style and is supplemented with more than 500 photographs, maps and battle plans. This is the perfect book for both general and specialist readers.