The war of 1914-1918 was a military political & social disaster No other war changed the map of Europe so dramatically & more than 15 million people were killed The dramatic political & social changes of the period were mirrored in the uniforms of the armed forces & the contrast between pre-war Europe & 1919 could not be more apparent This unique illustrated book charts the developments in military uniform in fascinating detail how the remaining reds & blues of 1900 soldiers died out in preference to browns greys & greens It also tracks the evolution of hardware & ammunition Evocative photographs of the struggle & stunning illustrations of the uniforms show in detail the changes reforms & modifications of all the major powers Great Britain France Russia Germany & Austria-Hungary This unprecedented volume is an incredible visual study of the uniforms of a pivotal period of military history & of its context