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World War I: An Enthralling Guide from Beginning to End
World War I is infamous for revolutionizing modern warfare as we know it.
It is well known that World War I was kicked off by the assassination of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand. The world superpowers engaged in the bloodiest conflict in history at that time, with millions of casualties on either side. World War I transformed the socio-political landscape of the early 20th century and shaped the lives of countless people for decades to come.
However, there is much more to World War I than Franz Ferdinand’s assassination and the clash of the Entente and Central Powers. It was a conflict deeply rooted in hateful rivalries of the world’s most powerful states and came as a somewhat logical conclusion to the endless balancing and political maneuvering of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. And it would change the course of history forever.
This book will dive into the Great War, exploring what caused it, how it unfolded, and it's short- and long-term consequences. Here are some of the things you will learn about in this The long nineteenth century and how it affected the political landscapeGermany and Italy’s unification The state of European power politics New technological advancements that shaped the warThe Austro-Hungarian problem and the start of WWIMilitary activities in all theaters of the warThe influential battles of Verdun, the Somme, Isonzo, and GallipoliTrench warfare and new tactics used in the warThe entry of the United States and the Russian Revolution The final moments of the warThe Paris Peace Conference and the new world order And much, much more!
Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to begin learning about one of the most influential wars in history!
It is well known that World War I was kicked off by the assassination of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand. The world superpowers engaged in the bloodiest conflict in history at that time, with millions of casualties on either side. World War I transformed the socio-political landscape of the early 20th century and shaped the lives of countless people for decades to come.
However, there is much more to World War I than Franz Ferdinand’s assassination and the clash of the Entente and Central Powers. It was a conflict deeply rooted in hateful rivalries of the world’s most powerful states and came as a somewhat logical conclusion to the endless balancing and political maneuvering of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. And it would change the course of history forever.
This book will dive into the Great War, exploring what caused it, how it unfolded, and it's short- and long-term consequences. Here are some of the things you will learn about in this The long nineteenth century and how it affected the political landscapeGermany and Italy’s unification The state of European power politics New technological advancements that shaped the warThe Austro-Hungarian problem and the start of WWIMilitary activities in all theaters of the warThe influential battles of Verdun, the Somme, Isonzo, and GallipoliTrench warfare and new tactics used in the warThe entry of the United States and the Russian Revolution The final moments of the warThe Paris Peace Conference and the new world order And much, much more!
Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to begin learning about one of the most influential wars in history!
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210 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 19, 2022
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September 19, 2022This book is an excellent overview of WWI, especially because it goes into some deep background information seldom seen in other books, even those written by well known historians. The background goes as far back as the Congress of Vienna after the Napoleonic Wars. This background is covered quickly but with enough detail to give the reader a good foundation in the causes of WWI. The causes run deep.
The battles themselves are covered in a few sentences, but they are also put into perspective. The battle of the Somme was triggered by the Battle of Verdun and the need to get pressure off the French. That is critical to know when considering WWI. The author covers the role of new weapons in the war and the horrific miscalculations made about those weapons before the war.
The impact of technology is covered; however, I feel it could have been expanded upon. I would like to have seen a lot more on air power and how it began to impact the war more and more as the years went on. The part that discussed air power was good IMO.
Excellent overview.
AD2
The battles themselves are covered in a few sentences, but they are also put into perspective. The battle of the Somme was triggered by the Battle of Verdun and the need to get pressure off the French. That is critical to know when considering WWI. The author covers the role of new weapons in the war and the horrific miscalculations made about those weapons before the war.
The impact of technology is covered; however, I feel it could have been expanded upon. I would like to have seen a lot more on air power and how it began to impact the war more and more as the years went on. The part that discussed air power was good IMO.
Excellent overview.
AD2
August 31, 2022
I thought that World War I was a fascinating read. I appreciate the details of what was going on in Europe prior to the breakout of war, and how these events led up to how the war was fought and by whom.
I feel as though I have a much better understanding of the timeline of the war, as well as an understanding of the post-War world, and I would say that I also have a better understanding of why there was so much resentment from the side of the defeated parties.
Overall, a very informative, well-written book that examines the complexities of World War I and brings them together without bogging the reader down!
I feel as though I have a much better understanding of the timeline of the war, as well as an understanding of the post-War world, and I would say that I also have a better understanding of why there was so much resentment from the side of the defeated parties.
Overall, a very informative, well-written book that examines the complexities of World War I and brings them together without bogging the reader down!
September 13, 2022
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. It was a realistic overview of World War I. This war had a great lost of life of both soldiers and civilians as do most wars. It is sad that what was to be a peace treaty created a breeding ground for another war. It is only hoped that people remember and learn from this.
September 18, 2022
Historic review of matters that lead up to WW!, the War and its conclusion from the perspective of the countries involved.
September 25, 2022
great information
It is great book and with very useful information. I learned about the causes of WWI and I will read WW2
It is great book and with very useful information. I learned about the causes of WWI and I will read WW2
October 9, 2022
Guide to World War I.A good start.
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