:This book seeks to describe Britain?s experience in the war of 1914-18. In one sense its scope is limited. It sees the conflict from the standpoint of only one participating nation. So it pays meager attention to the achievements and travails of Britain?s allies. And it betrays little enthusiasm for the ambitions and doctrines of Germany?s ruling elite ? In another sense the present work may be judged too wide-ranging. For an attempt is made to touch upon all major (and some pretty minor) aspects of Britain?s involvement in the struggle"--Introduction.