It began 100 years ago. They said it would be over by Christmas. They were wrong! Read about the tanks and trenches, bombs and battlefields that make up the chilling story of World War One.
Did you know that German Zeppelins were made from cow intestines, the same material as sausage skins, so sausages were banned in Germany? Or that the fighting was stopped on Christmas Day 1914, so that German and British soldiers could play football in no man's land? Discover these facts, and so much more, in this fascinating book.
Richard Brassey, author of the successful THE STORY OF THE OLYMPICS, brings World War One to life in this unique take on the history and events of one of the 20th century's most important episodes. Full of wonderful, full-colour illustrations and interesting stories, this is a timely addition to existing books on the subject that will interest even the most reluctant readers.
- ISBN10 1444010867
- ISBN13 9781444010862
- Publish Date 3 July 2014 (first published 5 June 2014)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 11 May 2021
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Hachette Children's Group
- Imprint Orion Children's Books (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )
- Edition Digital original
- Format eBook
- Pages 24
- Language English