<p>From the Somme to Gallipoli to the home front, <i>First World War For Dummies</i> provides an authoritative, accessible, and engaging introduction to the War to End All Wars. It takes a global perspective of this global conflict, proving insight into the actions and motivations of the participants and how each nation’s story fits into the wider one.</p><p>Coverage also includes:</p><ul><li>The origins of the war and a snapshot of what the world looked like at the beginning of the 20th century</li><li>The battles of Western Europe, and action in the Southern and Eastern Fronts</li><li>The war at home — the civilian war, propaganda, opposition, politics, protests, and more </li><li>1918: The German spring offensive, the Allied success and the beginning of the end</li><li>The Treaty of Versailles, the League of Nations, and the effect on the future</li></ul><p><i>First World War For Dummies</i> is the go-to source for readers seeking to learn more about the fundamental event of the 20th century.</p><p> </p>