World War I, Complete Illustrated History of: A concise authoritative account of the course of the Great War, with analysis of decisive encounters and landmark engagements
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World War I, Complete Illustrated History of: A concise authoritative account of the course of the Great War, with analysis of decisive encounters and landmark engagements

World War I, Complete Illustrated History of: A concise authoritative account of the course of the Great War, with analysis of decisive encounters and landmark engagements

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Ian Westwell (Author)  

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A highly readable history of the military and political events of World War One, this wide-ranging book begins with the state of Europe before the war then embarks on major chapters chronicling the war a year at a time. Major battles are interspersed with sections detailing the weapons used from dreadnoughts and anti-aircraft guns to U-boats and heavy field artillery, with specification boxes providing key technical details on each weapon. 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 first battle of Ypres, battles in Champagne and Artois, the winter offensive against Russia, and the breaking of the Hindenburg line are all discussed in detail. It chronicles the course of each year of the war, and details the major events, including the battle of the Marne, the first day of the Somme, the race to the sea, and the stalemate on the Italian front. Fascinating fact boxes highlight the lives of important political leaders and generals, such as Alexei Brusilov, Henri-Philippe Petain, Douglas Haig, David Lloyd George and President Woodrow Wilson. Illustrated with compelling and evocative photographs taken during World War One, and featuring informative maps and battleplans. 700 photographs
Ian Westwell has been involved in publishing in a variety of editorial capacities for nearly twenty-five years and has worked on books, magazines and part-works. He has completed numerous articles and more than fifteen books on all aspects of military history. His most recent publications include Condor Legion: The Wehrmacht Training Ground and World War I: Day by Day.
  • Contributor: Ian Westwell
  • Imprint: Lorenz Books
  • ISBN13: 9780754834830
  • Number of Pages: 256
  • Packaged Dimensions: 216x282mm
  • Format: Hardback
  • Publisher: Anness Publishing
  • Release Date: 2019-09-16
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Biography: Ian Westwell has been involved in publishing in a variety of editorial capacities for nearly twenty-five years and has worked on books, magazines and part-works. He has completed numerous articles and more than fifteen books on all aspects of military history. His most recent publications include Condor Legion: The Wehrmacht Training Ground and World War I: Day by Day.

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