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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... October of 191 8. Australia made its contribution, too, with Robert Alexander Little (thirty-seven victories), who flew with the Royal Naval Air Service No. 8 Squadron. He was killed on 28 May 1918 after intercepting German Gotha ...
... October of 191 8. Australia made its contribution, too, with Robert Alexander Little (thirty-seven victories), who flew with the Royal Naval Air Service No. 8 Squadron. He was killed on 28 May 1918 after intercepting German Gotha ...
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... October. Albert and the Belgian army defended coastal areas near the Yser River from 13 to 30 October. Because he disagreed with Allied war goals, Albert insisted that Belgium's army be independent and stay in Belgium. He refused to ...
... October. Albert and the Belgian army defended coastal areas near the Yser River from 13 to 30 October. Because he disagreed with Allied war goals, Albert insisted that Belgium's army be independent and stay in Belgium. He refused to ...
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... October 1918. ]ohn W. Bohon References Golovin, General N.N. The Russian Army in the World War. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1931. Gurko, General Basil. War and Revolution in Russia, 1914—1917. New York: Macmillan, 1919. Pares, Sir ...
... October 1918. ]ohn W. Bohon References Golovin, General N.N. The Russian Army in the World War. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1931. Gurko, General Basil. War and Revolution in Russia, 1914—1917. New York: Macmillan, 1919. Pares, Sir ...
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... October these bilateral negotiations led to an agreement between the United States and Germany that an armistice should be arranged and a peace conference conducted later on the basis of the American Fourteen Points and associated ...
... October these bilateral negotiations led to an agreement between the United States and Germany that an armistice should be arranged and a peace conference conducted later on the basis of the American Fourteen Points and associated ...
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... October 1918 Andrassy succeeded Count Istvan Burian as the last Austro-Hungarian foreign minister. It was his task to end the Dual Alliance with Germany that his father had helped forge in 1879. On 27 October he communicated to ...
... October 1918 Andrassy succeeded Count Istvan Burian as the last Austro-Hungarian foreign minister. It was his task to end the Dual Alliance with Germany that his father had helped forge in 1879. On 27 October he communicated to ...
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