Heyman (history, San Diego State U.) has compiled a useful reference, ambitious in its scope, that provides the reader with the minutiae of life during the Great War. The text is written in a narrative style and considers both military and civilian life. Among the topics are trench life, the experience of battle, the surface navy, the submarine war, women military nurses, women in the labor force, prisoners of war, civilian hardship, food, and bereavement. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)