A World War I Timeline

by Pamela Dell

Overview

The Great War begins in Europe, but soon spreads to all the major powers of the world. How will it end? Explore the events of the first global war and the tangle of allies and enemies they reveal.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476541594
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2014
Series:	War Timelines
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	10.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.38(d)
Lexile:	1110L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 14 Years

About the Author

Pamela Dell began her professional career writing for adults and started writing for children about 12 years ago. Since then she has published fiction and nonfiction books, written numerous magazine articles, and created award-winning interactive multimedia.

Table of Contents

The Great War 4

Rise of Powers 6

Positioning for Conflict 8

A Shot Triggers War 10

Battle Begins 12

War on Land and at Sea 14

Air Raids and Trenches 16

Airships, Submarines, and Poison Gas 18

A Deadly Spring 20

British Retaliation 22

Battle Goes to Sea 24

Extreme Casualty 26

Hints of a Turning Tide 28

Raids in the Air 30

Russia Falls; Germany Regroups 32

Germany Hangs on 34

The U.S.A Arrives 36

Central Powers Weaken 38

Collapse of German Forces 40

Nations Fall and Rise 42

Consequences of War 44

Glossary 46

Read More 47

Internet Sites 47

Index 48

Interviews

Chronological presentation of events High impact photos and primary sources