The Battles of World War I (Everything You Need to Know, 1) - Softcover

Catherwood, Christopher

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9780749015961: The Battles of World War I (Everything You Need to Know, 1)

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ISBN 10: 0749015969 ISBN 13: 9780749015961

Publisher: Allison & Busby, 2014

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A brand new series called Everything You Need to Know, this book in the series highlights the key facts about the most important battles in WWI that took place all over the world, from Australia to the Middle East to Spain. Rich in detail and fascinating facts, this is the definitive guide to the battles of WWI and how it's changed our world today.

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 easy to understand language allowing anyone to brush up on the conflict that changed the world we live in today. Will cover areas such as:

The key battles such as Ypres, the Somme, Passchendaele, Mons, Arras – the infamous trenches of World War I – and Vimy Ridge

The key technology changes – the tank and the invention of the Royal Flying Corps – and the difference that they made

The role of the USA when they started combat in 1918 and many more!

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About the Author:

DR. CHRISTOPHER CATHERWOOD is a leading scholar. He is an Emeritus Archives By-Fellow of Churchill College Cambridge, Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and has supervised Cambridge undergraduates in British history at Robinson and Homerton Colleges. He has written many books and articles including Winston's Folly, His Finest Hour - A Brief Life of Winston Churchill, A Brief History of the Middle East, The Balkans in WWII and Winston Churchill: The Flawed Genius.

Review:

'A timely and superb volume on battles of the First World War...if you're a layman, like me, then this book is a brilliant starting point for you.' Books Monthly

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