The Complete Idiot's Guide to World War I

Comprehensive Coverage of the Twentieth Century’s First Global Conflict

Nonfiction, History, Military, World War I, Modern, 20th Century, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science
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Author: Alan Axelrod PhD ISBN: 9781101198988
Publisher: DK Publishing Publication: October 12, 2000
Imprint: Alpha Language: English
Author: Alan Axelrod PhD
ISBN: 9781101198988
Publisher: DK Publishing
Publication: October 12, 2000
Imprint: Alpha
Language: English

You're no idiot, of course. You know that World War I was the Great War, and you're familiar with its images; muddy trenches, poison gas, and a no-man's land of craters and barbed wire.

But when it comes to understanding its causes, why it dragged on for four years, and how it set the stage for World War II, you're lost behind enemy lines. Don't wave the white flag just yet! 'The Complete Idiot's Guide to World War I' gives you a comprehensive over-view of the first global war, from the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand to the Treaty of Versailles. In this 'Complete Idiot's Guide', you get:
-Broad coverage of the secret treaties and en-tangling alliances that led to war.
-Comprehensive analysis of some of history's bloodiest battles, including the Somme, Tannenberg, Gallipoli, and Belleau Wood.
-Expert commentary on the development of weapons such as the thank, the dreadnought battleship, poison gas, and the German U-boat.
-Valuable insights into the war's influence on this century's political and cultural developments.

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You're no idiot, of course. You know that World War I was the Great War, and you're familiar with its images; muddy trenches, poison gas, and a no-man's land of craters and barbed wire.

But when it comes to understanding its causes, why it dragged on for four years, and how it set the stage for World War II, you're lost behind enemy lines. Don't wave the white flag just yet! 'The Complete Idiot's Guide to World War I' gives you a comprehensive over-view of the first global war, from the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand to the Treaty of Versailles. In this 'Complete Idiot's Guide', you get:
-Broad coverage of the secret treaties and en-tangling alliances that led to war.
-Comprehensive analysis of some of history's bloodiest battles, including the Somme, Tannenberg, Gallipoli, and Belleau Wood.
-Expert commentary on the development of weapons such as the thank, the dreadnought battleship, poison gas, and the German U-boat.
-Valuable insights into the war's influence on this century's political and cultural developments.

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