Description: One of the central events of modern history, World War I has been poorly presented in English language films. Torn between the powerful isolationist movement in the U.S. and a growing hatred of the "Hun," contemporary films were mainly propaganda calling citizens to arms. Spurred partly by a patriotism, the American film industry used the outbreak of the war and the government's interest in promoting patriotic sacrifice as a means to expand and take the lead in the film industry worldwide.
Brief description: Paul M. Edwards is the founder and executive director of the Center for the Study of the Korean War at Graceland University's Independence, Missouri, campus. He is the author of 13 works on military history. He lives in Independence.
Review Quotes: "very well-organized, thoroughly explanatory...excellent"-ARBA; "fascinating insight of the production aspects of filming. This book provides a great amount of information regarding World War I movies and provides some fresh perspectives...serves as a fresh look at the individual movies"-Military Review; "a unique and indispensible book. Edwards is a Korean War veteran, and his actual military experience gives the book a unique clarity and sincerity...a great achievement."-Destructive Music; "a timely guide to nearly 350 films produced over a century (1914-2014) and depicting some aspect of the fighting"-Communications Booknotes Quarterly.