Behind the tangled alliances, feuding royals, and deadly battles are the nearly 100 riveting true stories of the men and women who lived, fought, and survived the first Great War. Based on the writings of soldiers, politicians, kings, nurses, and military leaders, Best Little Stories from World War I humanizes their foibles, triumphs, and tragedies-and chronicles how the emergence of fervent national pride led not only to ruthless combat, but a critical turning point in the twentieth century. Fascinating characters come to life, including: Lady Almina, the 5th Countess of Carnavon, wh.;Front Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Introduction; Portents; Proud Father's Plea; Better Mousetrap; No Hurry for Harry; Victory His Goal; Twisted Arm; Soul of a Poet; Speed His King; Fear of Fear; Cousins and Wives; Expert at Sabers; Cousins Three; Last Man's Club; "Bleeding Sickness"; Poster Figure; Driven; 1914; Seven in Wait; Lady Almina; English Ties, German Ties; Ambassador's Wink; First Man Down; Bogus Soldier; First or Third World War?; Saved by Nun's Bed; Cavalry Fight; Louvain Sacked; Churchill Happily at Work; Machine-Gun Man; 1915; Deplorable "First"; Running Amok.