The sources for the First World War held by The National
Archives and the Imperial War Museum offer richly varied
insights into all aspects of what G Wells called 'the war that
will end war'. By making a selection of these records available
online for the first time, this exhibition provides a valuable
research tool for all those interested in modern history -
including anyone tracing military records of ancestors who
served in the First World War or researching controversies
relating to the conflict. Beyond that, it aims to create a wider
understanding of the global nature of the war and its
consequences, which in areas such as the Balkans and Palestine
are still being felt today.