The European Powers in the First World War: An EncyclopediaSpencer C. Tucker Routledge, 16 בדצמ׳ 2013 - 816 עמודים 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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... Foch , Allied losses in those offensives equaled those of the previous three years combined . If reinforcements did not arrive soon , he argued , the Allies risked a breach in their lines . The French were particularly nettled be- cause ...
... Foch , Allied losses in those offensives equaled those of the previous three years combined . If reinforcements did not arrive soon , he argued , the Allies risked a breach in their lines . The French were particularly nettled be- cause ...
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... FOCH , FERDINAND ; LLOYD GEORGE , David Abdullah ibn - Hussein , Emir ( 1882-1951 ) A controversial Arab diplomat , soldier , and founder of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan . Born at Mecca on 12 September 1882 , second son of Sharif ...
... FOCH , FERDINAND ; LLOYD GEORGE , David Abdullah ibn - Hussein , Emir ( 1882-1951 ) A controversial Arab diplomat , soldier , and founder of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan . Born at Mecca on 12 September 1882 , second son of Sharif ...
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... Foch ap- pointed him to command the Flanders Army Group in the autumn of 1918. Albert led these troops in the final Allied offense and entered Brussels a hero on 22 November 1918. He then terminated Belgium's neutrality . Albert ruled ...
... Foch ap- pointed him to command the Flanders Army Group in the autumn of 1918. Albert led these troops in the final Allied offense and entered Brussels a hero on 22 November 1918. He then terminated Belgium's neutrality . Albert ruled ...
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... Foch , chief of staff of the French army , never- theless argued that the Western powers should plan offensives to exploit opportunities that might develop during the coming campaign year . When he became generalissimo after the great ...
... Foch , chief of staff of the French army , never- theless argued that the Western powers should plan offensives to exploit opportunities that might develop during the coming campaign year . When he became generalissimo after the great ...
עמוד 43
... Foch did not yet envision victory in 1918 , but he sought to place his forces in posi- tion to secure the earliest possible triumph . Central to Foch's plans was recognition that he could not expect to achieve a break- through or ...
... Foch did not yet envision victory in 1918 , but he sought to place his forces in posi- tion to secure the earliest possible triumph . Central to Foch's plans was recognition that he could not expect to achieve a break- through or ...
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