History, General 

This book examines the lives and personalities of the chief political and military figures of World War I. From British prime minister Lloyd George to autocratic tsar Nicholas II of Russia, the wartime ministers' struggle to respond to the demands of the armed forces while maintaining loyalty at home is discussed. It also explores the actions and personalities of the battlefield commanders such as Ferdinand Foch and Erich von Ludendorff whose strategies had to adapt to the stalemate of the trenches. Lively biographies of these powerful and determined men provide a fascinating insight into the tactics and administration of warfare. This book is a clear, well-written, authoritative text packed with useful information, fascinating, thought-provoking photographs, paintings, posters, cartoons and maps. It has a wealth of panels that give biographical details of the major personalities, statistical information, eye-witness accounts and poetic responses to the war. The book ends with a comprehensive date list, glossary and a list of further resources. - from Amzon