An exceptional work that provides a deeper understanding of the dramatic events that set the world on fire, upending the lives of millions.

Abundantly illustrated with documents, maps and photographs, written by an expert in the history of the Oise, this is a truly detailed and educational work.  It was written to give readers a broader view of the causes and consequences of this major historical event.

At its heart is the wish for a peaceful renewal of relations between France and Germany.