The Great World War 1914–1945: 1. Lightning Strikes Twice

Comparing and contrasting the World Wars.

This will be a landmark in military history: a collaborative venture between historians from 20 different countries addressing every aspect of the two world wars. The scope of the book is enormous. From frontline combat to civilian experience, women and children in wartime, genocide etc.

1. The Face of Battle
2. Leadership in the wars
3. Civilians in the wars
4. National experiences
5. Cultural impact
6. Moral experience
7. Reflections