World War I in 50 Events: From the Very Beginning to the Fall of the Central Powers

by James Weber

Do you want to learn how the Great War began, was fought and ultimately won by the Allied Forces
Read about the 50 most important events of World War I, from the very beginning to the fall of the Central Powers.

This book is perfect for history lovers. Author James Weber did the research and compiled this huge list of events and battles that changed the course of history forever.

Some of them include:

- The Defeat of the Russian 2nd Army in the Battle of Tannenberg (August 26, 1914)
- The First Battle of Ypres (October 18, 1914)
- The Sinking of the RMS Lusitania (May 7, 1915)
- The Introduction of the First British Military Conscription (January 27, 1916)
- The Failure of the Nivelle Offensive (April 20, 1917)
- The Kiel Mutiny (October 4, 1918)
- The Paris Peace Conference (January 18, 1919)
- The Scuttling of the German naval fleet at Scapa Flow (June 21, 1919)

and many many more

The book takes you through the most important events of WWI from before the beginning of the war in 1914 until its end in 1918. It contains all the major battles and fights. You will find pictures and explanations to every event, making this the perfect resource for students and anyone wanting to broaden their knowledge in history.

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Genres: History, World War I

153 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 25, 2015

Reviews

[Barbara Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author has taken a chronological/event-based approach to narrating the events of World War I. This book is divided into four main sections. The introduction discusses the groundwork leading to the outbreak of work going back to the end of the Franco-Prussian War and the enmity between France and Germany. It continues to the Battle of Mons. The next section picks up with the Russians suffering defeat at Tannenberg and ends with the British initiating military conscription. Section Three shows the tide of war changing as the Allies become actively engaged in Caporetto and ends with the Turkish losing at Megiddo. The last section covers events from the Central Powers collapse and surrender to the signing of The Treaty of Versailles. Unfortunately, the severe terms of the peace treaty lay the groundwork for simmering tensions, the rise of dictators, and the conflicts leading up to World War II.

Each event is discussed in a few pages. Weber singles out the most important issues, including photos of battle scenes and portraits of the important players. The text is set in large font, although the illustrations are rather small. While the information is not extensive on any one particular topic, the author manages to create a rather detailed, easy to read reference study. I would recommend the book to history buffs, middle and high school students and home school parents who wish to learn about the topic.

[Aimee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good as a shallow dive into the Great War

The events are not particularly detailed, but it's good to get a general view on how each of the events unfolded and affected the war overall.
Pretty good if you want a quick summary of how the war played out, if you don't mind skipping over most of the detail.

[Nuno · Rating 3 out of 5]

If all you want is a short timeline of the main events of WW1, this is a fine book to read. But I wouldn't advise it to anyone who's already read any other books on the subject, as there won't be anything new.

[tim ellis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick read

I enjoyed this book. It is a quick review of how WWI started and than it covered the key points of the war. Which caused me to look for books on several key points the book brought up.

[Dj · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting starter with points to jump off for reading more deeply about the first World War.

[Benjamin Barnes · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good Content

Half the Pages were missing. They need to fix this. Asap. Since this is a book that deserves some respect

[Renee Leigh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read! Finished it in one sitting!

This book is an excellent breakdown of the conflict (as well as the sociopolitical ramifications) of the first world war. Each of the 50 events listed are informative and concise, allowing for a quick understanding of a war that can be a little difficult to comprehend (especially in regards to how it started and escalated). Good book for school kids research or history buffs looking for a better understanding of a major event in world history (that led to others).

[Rhonda Long · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very quick read that was entertaining as well as informing. It was well written and concise!

I recommend this book to anyone who loves history, but doesn't have time to read a large volume or textbooks.

[Rick Pierce · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short, easy to read but lots of great overview of a long, complex story. Well worth my time and was useful for my students

[Stephanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great little book about WWI.....quick and concise! Good as a refresher!