The Story of the Great War

The Story of the Great War is a comprehensive and masterly account of World War 1 first published in 1920. Donald A. Mackenzie emphasises the hardships of battle, taking the Allied perspective but always remaining objective in how he tells history.  Using primary sources from the Great War’s main generals, he vividly describes the rise of tank warfare, tells of the politics of each region and gives a satisfactory account of the four long years of battle at a fast pace.