WWI-TheWorldatWar

Obrien, C and Merritt A (1992) __1914-1918 The World at War__ (The Civilian Population at War:The Home Fronts) Rigby Heinemann Books, Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

This chapter provides an overview of the main features - similarities and differences between the Home Fronts of Britain and Germany. It maintains a particular focus on British women during the war, including the impact of the war,their entrance into the workforce and expectations of them. This is supported by examples of Propaganda and extracts from newspapers and poetry. The book is organised in chapters with major and minor subheadings (E.g. "British Women During The War and then "Impact of War"). This chapter is useful for overviews of the conditions on both of the Home Front with good use of primary sources to extend your understanding. The sub-chapter on British Women provides specific information on the evolution of the Role of Women in "Total War" and the subsequent impact on British Life. It's limited by the range of issues it attempts to discuss and would be most useful in collaboration with more detailed or specific sources.

Elise Blume