The Complete Illustrated History of World War One: A concise reference guide to the great war that shaped the 20th century, from the State of Europe in 1914 to the horror of the trenches and from the October Revolution to the breaking of the Hindenburg Li

This wide-ranging book begins with the state of

Europe before the war then embarks on four major

chapters chronicling the war a year at a time. Major

battles are interspersed with spreads detailing the

weapons and tactics used. A final chapter looks at

the aftermath of war and the newly emerging

European states. All aspects of the conflict are

covered, from common illnesses through to the use

of propaganda and atrocities on all sides. Key fact

boxes delve into the lives of the political leaders,

gene...