Turning Point 1917: The British Empire at War

by Douglas E. Delaney (Editor), Nikolas Gardner (Editor)

For the British Empire and its allies of the Great War, 1917 was a year marked by crises. But here and there glimmers of light pierced the gloom. Soldiers began solving the problems posed by trench warfare. The dominions asserted themselves in the councils of imperial power. And the US finally entered the war. This book examines the British imperial war effort during the most pivotal and dynamic twelve months of the war. Written by internationally recognized historians, its chapters explore military, diplomatic, and domestic aspects of how the empire prosecuted the war. Their rich, nuanced analysis transcends narrow, national viewpoints to provide a multi-faceted perspective of events that laid the groundwork for victory.

256 pages, Hardcover

Published February 16, 2017

Reviews

[Raimo Wirkkala · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a very scholarly volume of 9 essays, written by an assortment of history professors and military historians, in support of the operating thesis of the book that is made plain by the title. The essayist's come at that thesis from various angles and the overall effect is a comprehensive, yet concise, examination of where things stood in 1917 and how that impacted what was to come. I found the essays regarding New Zealand's manpower contributions, Canada's conscription crisis and the media/propaganda efforts to be especially interesting and informative.