World War I Complete Illustrated History Of

A fascinating and detailed chronological study of the war, including the decisive encounters, profiles of important political and military figures, as well as the experiences of those who lived through it.

This wide-ranging book begins with the state ofEurope before the war then embarks on four majorchapters chronicling the war a year at a time. Majorbattles are interspersed with spreads detailing theweapons and tactics used. A final chapter looks atthe aftermath of war and the newly emergingEuropean states. All aspects of the conflict arecovered, from common illnesses through to the useof propaganda and atrocities on all sides. Key factboxes delve into the lives of the political leaders, generals and fighters, and also discuss the politicalmovements which flourished.The story of World War I is told in an accessiblestyle, supplemented with more than 500photographs, maps and battle plans, making this theperfect book for both general and specialist readers. - A description of every major battle on land and atsea detailing military strategy, successes and failuresillustrated with campaign maps and battle plans - Covers the most successful weapons of war fromdreadnoughts and anti-aircraft guns to U-boats andheavy field artillery, with specification boxesproviding key technical details on each weapon - Focuses on the military figures who shaped thecourse of the war from Generals Douglas Haig andAlexei Brusinov to Paul von Hindenberg and onpolitical leaders such as David Lloyd George, KaiserWilhelm II and President Woodrow Wilson - A highly readable popular history of the militaryand political events of World War One, illustratedwith more than 500 photographs, maps and plans

This comprehensive history begins by looking at the origins of WWI and then chronicles the war a year at a time. The second half of the book details the history of WWII, from the rise of Hitler and the persecution of the Jewish race to the attacks on Pearl Harbor and the dropping of the atom bombs. All aspects of war are covered including war illnesses, espionage, propaganda and the atrocities on all sides. There are special features dedicated to the weaponry and tactics that shaped the wars. Written by experts in their field and illustrated with over 1000 photographs, battle plans and maps, it is a fascinating guide for both specialist and general readers.

Originally published: 1998. New edition published in hardcover in 2014.

With the aid of more than 250 photographs and artworks, The Illustrated History of World War I recreates the battles and campaigns that raged across the surface of the globe, on land, at sea and in the air, including maps of specific actions and campaigns and feature boxes explaining important events and personalities involved in the conflict.

This text begins by looking at the origins of World War I and then chronicles the war a year at a time. The second half of the book details the history of World War II, from the rise of Hitler and the persecution of the Jewish race to the attacks on Pearl Harbour and the dropping of atom bombs.

A readable history of the war, this text features expert commentary on the political and economic factors leading to the conflict, the key turning points during the war and the impact new technologies had on the fighting. Full colour maps and battle plans add to the analysis of major engagements.

This title covers the whole six-year global conflagration that shattered and then re-shaped the world - from the German blitzkrieg against Poland in September 1939, to the surrender of Japan following the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki almost exactly six years later.