A brilliant, concise history of The War to End All Wars.In the decade leading up to 1914, Europe had never known such prosperity. But the times were not good enough for the continent’s most powerful nations: Germany wanted a navy that matched England’s; Russia wanted an army as large and as disciplined as Germany’s; the Austro-Hungarian Empire wanted more respect; and England felt compelled to teach the others about civilized relations. Meet the soldiers who fought the deadly battles along the Western Front. Follow the trail of flying ace Billy Bishop as he tangles in the air with the Red Baron. Learn the strategy of Britain’s Grand Fleet of warships as it heads into the biggest sea battle in history.

• ISBN: 9780887768798
• Authors: Batten, Jack; Batten, Jack
• Published: 2009 , Tundra Books
• Themes: military, Soldiers, World War I
• Descriptors: Biography - Autobiography- Memoir, Canada, Europe, Information Book, Intermediate (ages 9-14)
• No. of pages: 160