Full Description
Our understanding of the twentieth century and beyond hinges upon the First World War. In this new and comprehensive book, the fascinating facts are presented in an accessible way, allowing anyone to brush up on the devastating conflict that changed the world we live in. Discover everything you need to know about:The battle of YpresThe SommeThe forgotten wars between Italy, Austria and RussiaThe invention of the tank and how it changed the warThe role of the USAThe siege of KutThe battle the Germans wonand much more . . .
Contents
INTRODUCTIONFRONTS1. The Battle of the Frontiers2. The Battle of Mons3. The Battle of Tannenberg4. The Battles of Cer Mountain and Kolubara5. The Battles of the Carpathians6. The Battle of the Marne7. The Siege of Kut8. A World at WarPART Gallipoli3. The Second Battle of Ypres4. The Battle and Campaign of Battle of Verdun2. The Battle of the Somme3. The Battle of Jutland4. The Brusilov Offensive5. The Battle of Arras and the Nivelle OffensivePART FOUR: Baghdad3. The Battle of Passchendaele4. The Battle of Aqaba and Lawrence of Arabia5. The Battles of Third Gaza and Jerusalem6. The Battle of Caporetto7. VICTORY1. Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines2. The Ludendorff Offensive or Kaiser Battle3. Armageddon to Damascus4. The Battle of Vittorio Veneto5. The Hundred DaysConclusion: The Shadow of the SommeA Who's Who of Key World War I Commanders
