A short history of the First World War:
Synthesizing the latest scholarship, acclaimed military historian Gary Sheffield cuts to the heart of the conflict that involved every major economic power in the world. With an emphasis on the Western Front, Sheffield explores such key issues as the causes of war; the search for peace and the peace...
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| Summary: | Synthesizing the latest scholarship, acclaimed military historian Gary Sheffield cuts to the heart of the conflict that involved every major economic power in the world. With an emphasis on the Western Front, Sheffield explores such key issues as the causes of war; the search for peace and the peace settlements; the political, social, and economic consequences; the impact of total war on the war efforts of the belligerents; and the place of the War in the history of warfare. Accessible and incisive, this is the ultimate introduction for anyone wanting a clear understanding of what happened and why |
| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Physical Description: | XIII, 239 S. Ill., Kt. 20 cm |
| ISBN: | 9781780743646 1780743645 9781780745121 1780745125 |
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| adam_text | Contents
List of Illustrations and Maps
ix
Preface
xi
Acknowledgements
xv
1
The Coming of War
1
2
From Clash of Arms to Stalemate,
1914^15 28
3 1916:
The War Intensifies
64
4
The Year of Strain:
1917 79
5 1918:
Crisis and Decision
100
6
Total War
128
Epilogue: The Aftermath of the War
172
Further Reading
188
Endnotes 194
Timeline
215
Index
220
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