World War I
World War I by Samuel Lyman Atwood Marshall, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2001, offers a comprehensive overview of the First World War. This 512-page volume presents a detailed account of the conflict, beginning with the initial shots fired in Sarajevo and culminating in the signing of the peace treaty at Versailles. Marshall, a Brigadier General with extensive military experience, provides insights drawn from his firsthand knowledge, making this work a significant contribution to military history.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of the war’s events, including the various battles and strategies employed throughout the conflict. The book delves into the political and social implications of World War I, reflecting on its impact on the United States and the world at large. With a focus on military history, this edition serves as a resource for those interested in understanding the complexities of this pivotal moment in the 20th century.
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Brigadier General S. L. A. Marshall’s World War I is “far and away the best, most concise and clearest one-volume history of the war to end all wars” (Denver Post).
A “full-dress history of the war by one of our most distinguished military writers” (New York Times), this riveting history takes readers from the first shots in Sarajevo to the signing of the peace treaty in Versailles and through every bunker, foxhole, and minefield in between.
Brigadier General Marshall drew on his unique firsthand experience as a soldier and a lifetime of military service to pen this forthright, forward-thinking history of what people once believed would be the last great war.
Introduced by the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, David M. Kennedy, World War I is a classic example of unflinching military history that is certain to inform, enrich, and deepen our understanding of this great cataclysm.
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