While the Apocalypse met with a mixed reception among Church Fathers, it was widely accepted among earlier Christians. To account for the imperialist Church Fathers' reluctance one only has to consider that the theme of this book is the destruction of all the kingdoms of the world toward the reign of God. [enter link description here][1]


  [1]: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/anxiousbench/2014/04/an-interview-with-philip-jenkins-on-the-great-and-holy-war/

Also, Jenkins connects WW1 to the biblical clime in his book. http://www.amazon.com/Great-Holy-War-Religious-Crusade/dp/0062105140/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1431907263&sr=8-1&keywords=%27The+Great+and+Holy+War%27+by+Philip+Jenkins