World War One: A Chronological Narrative - Tapa dura

From the assassination of the Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand on June 28, 1914, to the 1919 Treaty of Versailles, follow the action of World War I. Look at the background causes that led to war, and get a detailed portrait of the battles and the morale of the soldiers and civilians throughout the war. See the special role played by women, and how the war affected their position in society. A discussion of the literature of the war is also included, as is an analysis of whether or not the conflict was inevitable.