World War I

Descriere

A dramatic account, evoking both the futility and the spirit of the 'Great War' and considering every aspect of the conflict - sea, land and on the home front. This momentous book is a vivid analysis of the causes and forces behind the most destructive and costliest war ever witnessed.
* Now in a new compact format
* Includes uniquely informative maps and a genuinely global perspective
* Features powerful photographs and compelling personal accounts
A vast range of original documentary and visual sources has been assembled to offer a unique perspective on all aspects of the war. Vivid personal impressions, letters home and haunting war poetry add a startling clarity to this incisive account and remind the reader of the most important aspect of "the war to end all wars" - its appalling human cost.