The World Wars
11 total works
This book places this key battle of the First World War into the context of the course of the war as a whole, as well as describing the battle and its long-term consequences. It answers key questions such as: Why was the Somme Valley chosen for 'the great push'? Why did Sir Douglas Haig believe that the battle must be won at all costs? and, What inspired General Rawlinson to command his men to walk across no man's land on 1 July, resulting in 58,000 allied casualties in a single day of fighting? Panels explaining the role of key players and strategies are scattered throughout as are fascinating photos and maps to illustrate this important part of British history.
Describes the international rivalries, diplomatic incidents, events in Sarajevo in 1914, and other contributing factors that led up to World War I.
Profiles the world's political and military leaders during the onset of the first World War.
This title examines the lives and events surrounding key figures and their involvement in the second World War. Churchill, Roosevelt and Hitler - these were just some of the men in the public eye whose crucial decisions not only determined the outcome of the Second World War but shaped the future of the modern world. As well as exploring the true nature of leadership, the stories of these fascinating men give us a vital and interesting perspective on the Second World War.
World War I was the first major war which showed how defensive technology developed during the course of the industrial revolution - such as the machine gun and barbed wire - could cause mass destruction and loss of life. This book covers the major technological breakthroughs and the new and adapted technology used throughout World War I, from the production of high-grade iron for warships to the lethal products of the chemical industry. It considers the revolutionary developments in transport and communications, which allowed vast armies to be moved and equipped all year round. This book is a clear, well-written, authoritative text packed with useful information, fascinating, thought-provoking photographs, paintings, posters, cartoons and maps. It has a wealth of panels that give biographical details of the major personalities, statistical information, eye-witness accounts and poetic responses to the war. The book ends with a comprehensive date list, glossary and a list of further resources.
The disputes that led to the outbreak of World War I were festering for decades before the first shots were fired. This book examines the long term causes, such as the system of alliances and the arms race, as well as examining the lead up to Franz Ferdinand's assassination which was the trigger for war to break out over Europe. It also provides important insights into the prevailing attitudes and key personalities that led to this devastating war. This book is a clear, well-written, authoritative text packed with useful information, fascinating, thought-provoking photographs, paintings, posters, cartoons and maps. It has a wealth of panels that give biographical details of the major personalities, statistical information, eye-witness accounts and poetic responses to the war. The book ends with a comprehensive date list, glossary and a list of further resources.
This book examines the lives and personalities of the chief political and military figures of World War I. From British prime minister Lloyd George to autocratic tsar Nicholas II of Russia, the wartime ministers' struggle to respond to the demands of the armed forces while maintaining loyalty at home is discussed. It also explores the actions and personalities of the battlefield commanders such as Ferdinand Foch and Erich von Ludendorff whose strategies had to adapt to the stalemate of the trenches. Lively biographies of these powerful and determined men provide a fascinating insight into the tactics and administration of warfare. This book is a clear, well-written, authoritative text packed with useful information, fascinating, thought-provoking photographs, paintings, posters, cartoons and maps. It has a wealth of panels that give biographical details of the major personalities, statistical information, eye-witness accounts and poetic responses to the war. The book ends with a comprehensive date list, glossary and a list of further resources.