"Examines World War I, the first global war in which modern weapons inflicted mass slaughter and an estimated 20 million people were killed."--Amazon.com.

The "Great War" in Europe started in 1914, but it wasn't until April 6, 1917 that the United States declared war on Germany and joined World War I. German submarine attacks on American ships in March 1917 were the overt motive for declaring war, but the underlying reasons were far more complex. Even after the United States officially joined, Americans were divided on whether they should be a part of it. Osborne explores not only how and why the United...

Describes the international rivalries, diplomatic incidents, events in Sarajevo in 1914, and other contributing factors that led up to World War I.

Describes the campaigns and battles on land and in the air during World War I.

Discusses the role of airplanes in World War I, and features a spotters' guide to military aircraft developed over the course of the conflict. Includes illustrations and a glossary.

Discusses the end of World War I and the signing of the armistice and of the Treaty of Versailles. Discusses the harsh terms of these documents and the overall impact of the war on the world.

Stubby was a brave soldier, a loyal friend and a dog. From an army training camp to the trenches in France, this is the incredible true story of Sergeant Stubby, the dog who served bravely in the First World War, sniffing out gas attacks, catching spies and winning the hearts of his fellow soldiers.

"José de la Luz Sáenz (1888-1953)--or Luz--believed in fighting for what was right. Although he was born in the United States, he and his family experienced prejudice because of their Mexican heritage. When World War I broke out, Luz volunteered to join the fight. Because of his ability to quickly learn languages, he became part of the Intelligence Office in Europe. However, despite his hard work and intellect, Luz often didn't receive credit for...