The War To End All Wars: The American Military Experience in World War I

A comprehensive history of the US military’s involvement in World War I, including soldiers’ experiences, the creation of the air force, and more.

The War to End All Wars is considered by many to be the best single account of America’s participation in World War I. Covering famous battles, the birth of the air force, naval engagements, the War Department, and experiences of the troops, this indispensable volume is again available in paperback for students and general readers.

Praise for The War to End All Wars

“Will surely stand as the first source for anyone interested in the conflict.” —Stephen Ambrose

“Coffman’s skilled use of archived materials, diaries and memoirs brings life and immediacy to his story.” —Virginia Quarterly Review

“[Coffman] can explain complex matters in a few sharp paragraphs, illuminate technical discussions with personal vignettes, and use statistics to clarify rather than confuse. . . . Should become standard reading in twentieth century American history courses.” —Indiana Magazine of History

© 2014 The University Press of Kentucky (E-bog): 9780813146447

Release date

E-bog: 23. april 2014