On the Front Line
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Freestyle Express: On the Front Line: In the Trenches in World War I
by Adam Hibbert
Published 13 February 2006
Adapted for struggling readers from the original 'Freestyle' series, this book is one of a series of titles covering key events and issues in modern history from the viewpoint of eyewitnesses and those who were personally involved.
This book tells you all about World War 1 (1914-1918) - the devastating struggle for supremacy between the world's most powerful nations. Using vivid personal accounts to tell the stories of real people, it describes the terrible loss of life in the trenches on the Western Front, as well as on other battlegrounds around the world. Features First-hand accounts and quotations Maps and timelines A word bank on each page Find out: What was life like in the trenches? What happened on Christmas Day, 1914? In which major battle were tanks first used?
Modern history is fascinating and this series proves it! Designed especially for reluctant readers, each book covers a twentieth century conflict in an approachable and enthralling way. Whilst covering all the key events and incidents involved in each conflict, the series also looks at how these affected the lives of real people on the front line, incorporating fascinating real life tales. This title: describes the sequence of events in a clear, accessible manner; includes a timeline spread, summary of key events and a 'new words' box at the foot of each spread; and uses primary and secondary source material in a range of bite-sized text types from newspaper reports, diary/journal extracts, eyewitness accounts, quotes and excerpts from important speeches.