The First World War by Stuart Robson
A concise and clear account of the First World War.
The First World War
The First World War
Summary
An account of World War I which describes the experience of individual nations. This text offers analysis of the war itself and considers its impact on Europe's civilian population. It contains mini-biographies of the key people and includes a selection of source material.
The First World War Summary
Table of Contents
PART ONE: BACKGROUND. 1. The Civilian View of War Between 1914. 2. The Professional View of War Before 1914. 3. War Plans. 4. The Naval Race. PART TWO: LIMITED WAR, 1914-15. 1. 1914: Oops! The Plan Fails. 2. Taking Stock. 3. The War in 1915: Badly-Planned Disasters. 4. The Home Fronts. PART THREE: TOTAL WAR 1. 1916: Attrition and the Well-Planned Disasters. 2. Organizing for Victory. 3. A Technological Solution? The Air War and Tanks. 4. A Tactical Solution? Arras, Vimy and the Nivelle Offensive. 5. 1917: 'Mere Unspeakable Suffering' PART FOUR: THE END: 1918 1. Ludendorff Rolls the Iron Dice in the West. 2. The Spring Offfensive: Winning the Way to Defeat. 3. The Allies Counter-Attack. 4. The Collapse of Ludendorf. PART FIVE: ASSESSMENT 1. Numbers. 2. So What? PART SIX: DOCUMENTS. Chronology of Events. Cast of Characters. Glossary. Bibliography. Index.
Additional information
GOR002697460
9780582315563
0582315565
The First World War by Stuart Robson
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Pearson Education Limited
1998-08-18
168
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