Critical Perspectives on World War I

This volume offers twenty-one selections of nonfiction writing, exploring all aspects of the Great War. Letters from front line soldiers, fiery speeches, and eyewitness accounts re-create the feelings of the world during this crucial time. Perspectives are also presented from esteemed historians Sir Michael Howard, John S. Eisenhower, and John Keegan. Primary sources from battle-tested soldiers and war-weary politicians highlight the determined struggle to bring America’s soldiers home.