World War IThe first world war, which was supposed to be the war to end all wars, is analyzed and retold in this title in the Primary Sources in World Warfare series. Broken down for students by region, chronology, and strategy, the text provides a comprehensive history paired with primary sources and photos. Sidebars feature key military and political figures, illustrations and fact boxes identify weapons and military innovations, and maps show the progress and devastation of the conflict that would span the globe. Students will explore the causes, results, and military techniques of World War I in illustrated detail. |
Contents
| 7 | |
Germany Strikes West | 25 |
The Eastern Front | 45 |
Stalenate in the Trenches | 67 |
The Widening War | 91 |
Slaughter in the West | 115 |
The Fight for Naval Mastery I4 I | 141 |
Defeat Despair and Mutiny | 159 |
The War in the Air | 185 |
LaSt BattleS | 203 |
I | 231 |
Chronology | 250 |
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