First World War For Dummies (For Dummies Series)

First World War For Dummies (For Dummies Series)

<p>From the Somme to Gallipoli to the home front, <i>First World War For Dummies</i> provides an authoritative, accessible, and engaging introduction to the War to End All Wars. It takes a global perspective of this global conflict, proving insight into the actions and motivations of the participants and how each nation’s story fits into the wider one.</p> <p>Coverage also includes:</p> <ul> <li>The origins of the war and a snapshot of what the world looked like at the beginning of the 20th century</li> <li>The battles of Western Europe, and action in the Southern and Eastern Fronts</li> <li>The war at home  — the civilian war, propaganda, opposition, politics, protests, and more </li> <li>1918: The German spring offensive, the Allied success and the beginning of the end</li> <li>The Treaty of Versailles, the League of Nations, and the effect on the future</li> </ul> <p><i>First World War For Dummies</i> is the go-to source for readers seeking to learn more about the fundamental event of the 20th century.</p> <p> </p>