Essential library of World War I

This title examines the Christmas Truce of 1914, focusing on how the informal truces came to be and exploring the experiences of the soldiers of both sides. Compelling narrative text and well-chosen historical photographs and primary sources make this book perfect for report writing. Features include a glossary, a selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and...

Provides an overview of World War I medical care, discussing how soldiers were cared for on the field, medical advances driven by the war, and how medics tried to prevent disease from spreading.

Discusses the role of women during World War I, describing the jobs they took to help the war effort at home and abroad, social programs they created, and the lasting impact the war had on them.

Provides an overview of the battles of World War I, discussing the outbreak and spread of war, the major battles of each year, and the war in the air.

Introduces the military and civilian leaders of World War I, including Czar Nicholas II, Kaiser Wilhelm II, and Prime Minister David Lloyd George.