One of a series of topic books to support the depth studies for Britain 1750-1900 and the Twentieth Century World required by the revised National Curriculum. Focusing on the Western Front in World War I, the book examines life in the trenches and the nature of trench warfare.

This is one of a series of topic books to support the depth studies for Britain 1750-1900 and the Twentieth Century World required by the revised National Curriculum. Focusing on the Western Front in World War I, the book covers the Schlieffen Plan and the main battles of 1914. It examines life in the trenches and the nature of trench warfare, including tactics, weapons and the medical help available.