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Controversy and emancipation. Britain's costliest conflict had a far-reaching impact at home.Britain and World War One, 1901 - 1918 by Professor Hew Strachan

Inside Home Front: World War One

World Wars - World War One An in-depth section on the conflict dubbed the 'war to end all wars': the causes of war, the campaigns and battles, the human experience, the debates and the uneasy peace.

Descent into War

The Origins of World War OneImage from The Origins of World War OneWas the Great War a triumph of democracy over imperial expansion or an exercise in military futility? By Dr Gary Sheffield.

Cousins at WarImage from Cousins at WarThe Great War brought death, defeat and exile to the closely-related royal houses of Europe. How did it happen? By Theo Aronson

  • A New Enemy - How real was Britain's invasion phobia? By Dan Cruickshank
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Social Impact of War

Mass Politics and the Western FrontImage from Mass Politics and the Western FrontThe vital role of the media in propaganda and maintenance of national morale. By Dr Stephen Badsey.

Women on the Home Front in World War OneImage from Women on the Home Front in World War OneWorld War One opened up radical new employment opportunities to women. What was the enduring impact of the war on women's lives?

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Debates

The Western Front: Lions Led by Donkeys?Image from The Western Front: Lions Led by Donkeys?The popular view of Britain's generals as incompetent buffoons is a misleading caricature. By Dr Gary Sheffield.

The Pals Battalions in World War OneImage from The Pals Battalions in World War OneThe tragic consequences of the policy of encouraging men to sign up with their friends, family and colleagues. By Bruce Robinson.

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Before the War

Edward VII: The First Constitutional MonarchImage from Edward VII: The First Constitutional MonarchHis reign was short, but he provided a stable bridge between Victoria and the modern monarchy. By Lucy Moore.

The 1908 London Olympics GalleryImage from The 1908 London Olympics GalleryWith just 18 months to prepare, London stepped in to host the fourth Olympiad with great success. By Stan Greenberg.

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