This pamphlet provides a snapshot of the early months of World War I, featuring articles by leading political and military figures of the time. Topics include the causes of the conflict, the state of the belligerent nations, and the strategies and tactics of the combatants. Written in a clear and engaging style, this document offers valuable insights into one of the defining periods of modern history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.