This week on Mil History Talk: The Book Review Desk, Hope takes on John Keegan’s The First World War — the modern classic that defines how we understand the Great War. In half an hour or less, she breaks down why Keegan’s synthesis of strategy, story, and moral insight still sets the gold standard for military history writing. Expect sharp analysis, a few laughs, and zero dusty footnotes.

If you’ve ever wondered how one book could capture the scale, sorrow, and sheer human drama of World War I — this is your briefing.