World War One: History in an Hour by Rupert Colley Kindle eBook
Know your stuff: Read a concise history of World War One in just one hour.
World War One brought with it the world’s first experience of Total War, involving all of the world’s great powers, polarized between the Triple Entente, lead by Britain, France and Russia, and the Central Powers, dominated by Germany, Italy and Austria-Hungary. Around 9 million men lost their lives in a conflict that introduced the horrors of trench warfare, machine guns and toxic gas attacks.
WORLD WAR ONE: HISTORY IN AN HOUR gives you a clear overview of the road to war, the major turning points and battles, and the key leaders involved, as well as the lasting impact the Great War had on almost every country in the world. WORLD WAR ONE: HISTORY IN AN HOUR is essential reading for all history lovers.
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Jump to unread Post a CommentEdited By: richardjh on Oct 23, 2012 12:00
Remember, a little knowledge is a dangerous thing. Read a proper book on the subject or at least use this just as a stepping stone to a more comprehensive book on WW1.
Remember, a little knowledge is a dangerous thing. Read a proper book on the subject or at least use this just as a stepping stone to a more comprehensive book on WW1.
Very true - I recommend John Keegan 'The First World War' for in depth.
Richard Van Emdens 'Sapper Martin' diary was excellent along with the various letters in' The Soldier's War: The Great War Through Veterans' Eyes'