The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 1 (of 10) / From the Beginning of the War to the Landing of the British Army in France

A clear, age-appropriate narrative recounting the outbreak and early months of the Great War, explaining the political tensions and chain of events that led to mobilization, the invasion of neutral countries, major military practices and technology (infantry, cavalry, artillery, submarines), and wartime atrocities, while describing how the British Empire and its dominions responded and how civilians, including youth organizations, contributed. Chapters combine chronological reportage, maps and explanations of historical background, military terms, and profiles of key leaders to help young readers follow complex causes and campaigns up to the landing of British forces in France.