Encyclopedia Articles

• World War I - (World Book) Thorough overview of all major aspects of WW I.

Great Web Sites

• Eyewitness to World War I
  Covers some of the major events of WW I from first hand accounts of those who witnessed the events. Good primary source material.
  (http://www.ibiscom.com/w1frm.htm)
• World War I Document Archive
  This archive of primary documents from World War I has been assembled by volunteers of the World War I Military History List.
  (http://www.lib.byu.edu/~rdh/wwi/)
• The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century
  This is a companion Web site for the PBS video series of the same name. It is a multimedia production that encompasses television, online and print media to explore the history and effect of World War I. It includes a variety of resources including maps and guides and an interactive timeline. Very nice site.
  (http://www.pbs.org/greatwar/)
• Encyclopedia of the First World War
  This site includes information about World War I, as well as links to information about a variety of other historical periods.
  (http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/FWW.htm)
• Trenches on the Web
  Basic information about origins of the war, timelines and military alliances, as well as biographies, and detailed maps. Other highlights include a site map, a special features index, and links to other WWI sites.
  (http://www.worldwar1.com/reflib.htm)
• World War I Photo Archives
  A collection of images of the "War to End All Wars."
  (http://www.ukans.edu/~kansite/ww_one/photos/greatwar.htm)
• BBC News: World War I Remembered
  This companion Web site for the BBC News special edition on World War I presents a collection of reports and remembrances 80 years later. The site offers information on national and international events, major battles, soldiers' letters home, personal stories and Internet links.
  (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/special_report/1998/10/98/world_war_i/197437.stm)

Big sites with lots of links!
These resources have loads of links to all sorts of additional resources

• Big Chalk History: WWI
  This is a mega-site with tons of information about the events leading up to, throughout and following World War I.

Books in Your Libraries

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• World War 1914-1918
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