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From the Somme to Gallipoli to the home front, First World War for Dummies 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.

Coverage also includes: the origins of the war and a snapshot of what the world looked like at the beginning of the 20th century; the battles of Western Europe, and action in the Southern and Eastern Fronts; the war at home - the civilian war, propaganda, opposition, politics, protests, and more; 1918: The German spring offensive, the Allied success, and the beginning of the end; and the Treaty of Versailles, the League of Nations, and the effect on the future.

First World War for Dummies is the go-to source for listeners seeking to learn more about the fundamental event of the 20th century.

©2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (P)2019 Tantor 20th Century Europe Military Modern War Imperialism Interwar Period Soviet Union Middle Ages Western Europe Africa World History
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An amazing audio-book with great narration, everything you need to know about the Great War explained in amazing detail. So good I’ve now bought the WW2 for dummies book. Highly recommend this if you have a zero to medium amount of knowledge on the subject

Amazing Audio-book!!

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I have learnt alot on WW1. Great audible and the narrator did a fantastic job aswell. enjoyed listening to this Audible.

WW1 HIstory & Untold History

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Great introduction to WW1, giving lots of info that can be used to further reading

Good introduction

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Everything beautifully covered! Felt like a friend telling everything I ever wanted to know about the war.

Excellent read!

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I had a reasonable knowledge of the great war before I listened to this book, but I have still learnt much from this great book.It does not just cover the western front but other theaters also.
It covers in general terms the whole war and I am very impressed with it.
The narrator did a very good job also.

Excellent book

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