Eyewitness World War I

About Eyewitness World War I

In collaboration with the Imperial War Museum, go back in time and experience history with this picture-led guide to the First World War.

From disaster to victory, Eyewitness World War I captivates readers and gives insight into life in the muddy trenches, and what it was like to be a soldier, along with a broader picture of the world-changing events that led to the start of the conflict. More than 250 photographs, illustrating the people, places, and stories, give a unique eyewitness view of the conflict called the “war to end all wars.” 

DK Eyewitness World War I expertly illustrates the lessons of the First World War and how they impact our world today. This museum in a book uses striking full-color photographs and illustrations of warfare, weaponry, vehicles, maps, and secret documents along with amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines to reveal this conflict as never before.

Part of the best-selling DK Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new “eyewitness” feature – fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.