'Tucker is very successful in interweaving narrative and analysis as he deftly and authoritatively guides the reader through this vast subject.' - The Society for Army Historical Research Journal'Anyone contemplating reading any microstudy of the First World War should read this first in order to achieve a proper sense of balance and perspective on their topic.' - Army Historical Research

• The background; 1914 - the war of movement; 1915 - stalemate and trench warfare; 1916 - the cauldron; 1917 - the turning point; 1918 - the end; other theatres of war; the home fronts; the peace lost.