The European Powers in the First World War: An EncyclopediaSpencer C. Tucker Routledge, 2013 M12 16 - 816 pages Focuses on a great watershed event The First World War was one of the great watershed events of the 20th century, not only costing millions of live but also disrupting existing social order, precipitating dramatic changes in the methods of waging warfare, and teaching victors new lessons about the treatment of vanquished foes. Provides valuable perspective Now a new reference work helps to put this momentous historical milestone in perspective. Designed as a companion to Garland's The United States in the First World War, this new encyclopedia concentrates on non-U.S. aspects of the conflict. Its more than 600 alphabetically arranged, detailed entries offer information and insights on such topics as the perceived and underlying causes of war, diplomatic efforts to stop the slaughter, the shortsighted and ultimately disastrous peace terms, and a host of other subjects vital to a full understanding of the events. The Encyclopedia covers all major campaigns and battles, surveys weapons and devices of war, and examines the roles played in the events by statesmen, politicians, religious and military leaders, and prominent citizens. Covers key participants and concerns Also included are biographies of individuals profoundly affected by the war who played major roles in history, such as De Gaule, Hitler, appraisals of military medicine, infantry tactics, the use of artillery, naval blockades, and other subjects; and surveys of such diverse topics as art, literature, and music in the war, camouflage, censorship, propaganda, the creation of Yugoslavia, the Jewish Legion, codebreaking, women in the war, and much more. Each entry is followed by a bibliography for pursuing inquires in depth and a subject index provides easy access. |
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... fleet of lighter - than - air zeppelins , used for bombing Allied targets . But , until the newer aircraft appeared in the spring of 1917 , that was mostly a futile effort . With the advent of the new fighters , their expanded ...
... fleet of lighter - than - air zeppelins , used for bombing Allied targets . But , until the newer aircraft appeared in the spring of 1917 , that was mostly a futile effort . With the advent of the new fighters , their expanded ...
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... fleet from the Mediter- ranean in order to concentrate its forces in the North Sea . France did the reverse , restationing the bulk of its North Sea fleet in the Mediter- ranean . More important , Britain promised to protect the French ...
... fleet from the Mediter- ranean in order to concentrate its forces in the North Sea . France did the reverse , restationing the bulk of its North Sea fleet in the Mediter- ranean . More important , Britain promised to protect the French ...
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... fleet's superior strategic mobility ensured that it could choose landing areas at will and establish forces ashore - or evacuate them from the beach if required - long before any defender could bring significant forces to bear . It was ...
... fleet's superior strategic mobility ensured that it could choose landing areas at will and establish forces ashore - or evacuate them from the beach if required - long before any defender could bring significant forces to bear . It was ...
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... Fleet to sea for a last sui- cidal clash with the Allied navies . Instead of obeying as ordered , sailors in the fleet mutinied , sparking other challenges to authority through- out Germany . Sensing the total breakdown of law and order ...
... Fleet to sea for a last sui- cidal clash with the Allied navies . Instead of obeying as ordered , sailors in the fleet mutinied , sparking other challenges to authority through- out Germany . Sensing the total breakdown of law and order ...
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