The horrors of the First World War were the product of a new and unprecedented type of industrial warfare. To survive and win demanded not just new technology b

There have been thousands of books on the Great War, but most have focused on commanders, battles, strategy, and tactics. Less attention has been paid to the da

A detailed reconstruction of life and death in the trenches of World War I, describing the construction and physical and spiritual environment of the trenches a

"This is the first book to cover First World War trench weaponry in detail and as such will appeal to everyone with an interest in this landmark conflict of the

Despite the strong influence of just war theory in military law and practice, warfare is commonly considered devoid of morality. Yet even in the most horrific o