The Complete Illustrated History of World War One A concise reference guide to the great war that shaped the 20th century, from the State of Europe in 1914 to the horror of the trenches and from the October Revolution to the breaking of the Hindenburg Lin

by Westwell, Ian

• ISBN13: 9780754818533
• ISBN10: 0754818535
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-10-14
• Publisher: Lorenz Books

Summary

This wide-ranging book begins with the state of Europe before the war then embarks on four major chapters chronicling the war a year at a time. Major battles are interspersed with spreads detailing the weapons and tactics used. A final chapter looks at the aftermath of war and the newly emerging European states. All aspects of the conflict are covered, from common illnesses through to the useof propaganda and atrocities on all sides. Key fact boxes delve into the lives of the political leaders, generals and fighters, and also discuss the political movements which flourished. The story of World War I is told in an accessiblestyle, supplemented with more than 500 photographs, maps and battle plans, making this the perfect book for both general and specialist readers.

Author Biography

Ian Westwell has been involved in publishing in a variety of

editorial capacities for nearly twenty-five years and has

worked on books, magazines and part-works. He has

completed numerous articles and more than fifteen books on

all aspects of military history. His most recent publications

include Condor Legion: The Wehrmacht Training Ground and

World War I: Day by Day.