World War I

£30.00

A uniquely accessible military history of one of the world’s most devastating conflicts. Now revised and updated, this title takes you from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand to the Treaty of Versailles. Experience some of the most prominent battles, such as the Somme and Verdun, through compelling direct accounts from soldiers who fought, as well as civilians who lived through World War I. Get a close-up view of the impressive weaponry and equipment used throughout the war in photographic galleries and learn more about the key people, including David Lloyd George and Joseph Joffre. Each chapter begins with a map and visual timeline to set the scene for the events to follow, highlighting when, where, and why things happened and changed history as they did. A final section of the book features commemorations that took place 100 years after the war.

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Description

Now revised and updated, World War I: The Definitive Visual Guide takes you from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand to the Treaty of Versailles.

Experience some of the most prominent battles, such as the Somme and Verdun, through compelling direct accounts from soldiers who fought and civilians who lived through World War I. Get a close-up view in photographic galleries of the impressive weaponry and equipment used throughout the war. Learn more about the key people, including David Lloyd George and Joseph Joffre.

In this book you will find:

-Maps and a visual timeline to set the scene for the events to follow, highlighting when, where, and why things happened and changed history as they did

-A list of commemorations that took place 100 years after the war and memorials worldwide built to honour those who died in the conflict.

-Chapters outlining timelines, battles, wars, raids and the aftermath

A world war guide for anyone interested in learning more about World War I, offering a true understanding of a war that changed the course of history. Explore galleries showing the key weapons, vehicles, and equipment. Eyewitness accounts contain gripping first-person testimony, as well as maps, photography and key artefacts that illustrate the war and its changing technologies.

Additional information

Weight 1.93 kg
Dimensions 28.8 × 24.3 × 3 cm
Author

Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

372

Language

English

Edition

Revised and updated edition

Dewey

940.4 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K