The Complete Illustrated History of World War One : A Concise Reference Guide to the Great War That Shaped the 20th Century, from the State of Europe i
Overview
This wide-ranging book begins with the state of Europe before the war then embarks on four major chapters chronicling the war a year at a time. Major battles are interspersed with spreads detailing the weapons and tactics used. A final chapter looks at the aftermath of war and the newly emerging European states. All aspects of the conflict are covered, from common illnesses through to the use of propaganda and atrocities on all sides. Key fact boxes delve into the lives of the political leaders, generals and fighters, and also discuss the political movements which flourished. The story of World War I is told in an accessible style, supplemented with more than 500 photographs, maps and battle plans, making this the perfect book for both general and specialist readers. - A description of every major battle on land and at sea detailing military strategy, successes and failures illustrated with campaign maps and battle plans - Covers the most successful weapons of war from dreadnoughts and anti-aircraft guns to U-boats and heavy field artillery, with specification boxes providing key technical details on each weapon - Focuses on the military figures who shaped the course of the war from Generals Douglas Haig and Alexei Brusinov to Paul von Hindenberg and on political leaders such as David Lloyd George, Kaiser Wilhelm II and President Woodrow Wilson - A highly readable popular history of the military and political events of World War One, illustrated with more than 500 photographs, maps and plans
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780754818533
- ISBN-10: 0754818535
- Publisher: Lorenz Books
- Publish Date: August 2008
- Dimensions: 11.7 x 9.2 x 0.9 inches
- Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
- Page Count: 256
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