The First World War brings history to life through the authentic voices of those who lived it. Discover the conflict that shaped the modern world through rare diaries, letters, and firsthand accounts, all paired with extraordinary objects, photographs, and artworks from the Imperial War Museum's world-renowned collections.

This fully illustrated narrative moves beyond textbooks to reveal the human stories behind the headlines: the immediate, unfiltered perspectives of soldiers, civilians, and witnesses recorded in real time. A must-have for anyone seeking to truly understand the First World War.