World War I sustained staggering casualties: 9 million dead soldiers, 12 million or more civilian lives lost, millions more wounded. But those numbers only hint at the devastation, both political and personal, that lies at the heart of the Great War. World War I: The Great War to End All Wars brings to light the key details of this critical juncture in history. It marks the transition to a modern era in which mass destruction became a reality through military technologies a century in the making. By examining military life on the battlefields and in the trenches, as well as focusing on anti-war protest movements, art and popular culture, home-front efforts across the globe, and experiences in British and French colonies, this book offers a sense of how World War I penetrated all corners of the world and impacted all of its peoples. Essential questions guide readers’ investigations, while hands-on activities promote critical and creative problem solving and text-to-world connections highlight the way the past provides context for the present-day world. Try these critical-thinking activities! Research recruiting on the football and rugby pitch Analyze the messages and the messengers Discover satire in the pre-war years