Worldwide, 20 million people died in a war that "defied logic and common sense." Award-winning author Russell Freedman has written a fantastic book that describes and analyzes the political climate in Europe that led to World War I, the accumulation of arms, the horrors of trench warfare, and the final peace treaty that would eventually lead another war: World War II. Included are archival photos and many first person quotes from soldiers and civilians. A must-read! This book garnered 6 starred reviews.