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It began with an act of terror involving two European powers. Over the next four years it spread across the globe and ended up claiming the lives of 10 million people. From soldiers in the trenches to women factory workers, the world's first "total war" brought shared experiences and unique challenges to each of the groups it affected.

About the Author

Timothy C. Dowling, Ph.D., is assistant professor of history at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, VA. His published works include ABC-CLIO's Personal Perspectives: World War II.