The First World War Remembered
The First World War Remembered by Gary Sheffield, published by Andre Deutsch in 2014, offers a comprehensive examination of World War I, one of the most significant and devastating events of the twentieth century. This boxed set includes a book and a DVD, totaling 132 pages, and is presented in English. The work delves into the brutal realities of the conflict, highlighting the harsh conditions faced by soldiers and the extensive scale of the warfare from 1914 to 1918.
Readers will find a detailed exploration of the war’s progression, featuring both major battles and lesser-known yet pivotal actions. The book incorporates the latest research alongside a collection of facsimile memorabilia, such as letters, newspaper articles, military orders, and treaties. The accompanying DVD presents a documentary film and firsthand accounts, enriching the historical narrative and providing a multifaceted view of the military and technological aspects of World War I.
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A look back at one of the seminal, and deadliest, events of the twentieth century: World War I.
The savagery of the fighting, the appalling conditions endured by the soldiers, and the sheer scale of the carnage have seared images of World War 1 into the public memory. This book captures the wide sweep of the conflict, describing the development of the fighting from 1914-1918, and spotlighting obscure but important actions, major battles, and the soldiers who risked their lives. Along with the most up-to-date research, The First World War Remembered includes an array of facsimile memorabilia (letters, newspaper reports, military orders, treaties) plus a DVD with a documentary film and firsthand accounts.
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