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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... Hindenburg program, instituted in October, called for total mobilization for the war effort, and aircraft factories expanded under its auspices. During the winter of 1916—17 (and again in the following winter), shortages of coal and ...
... Hindenburg program, instituted in October, called for total mobilization for the war effort, and aircraft factories expanded under its auspices. During the winter of 1916—17 (and again in the following winter), shortages of coal and ...
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... Hindenburg Line after the German army commander. Its planners intended the position to consist of five sections running from the Belgian coast to Pont-a-Mousson on the Moselle River. The most important section of the line was the one ...
... Hindenburg Line after the German army commander. Its planners intended the position to consist of five sections running from the Belgian coast to Pont-a-Mousson on the Moselle River. The most important section of the line was the one ...
עמוד 33
... Hindenburg and Ludendorff, however, believed that Russia was on the verge of collapse and wanted to drive her out of the war. Falling back to the Siegfriedstellung would release troops from the Western Front who could deliver the ...
... Hindenburg and Ludendorff, however, believed that Russia was on the verge of collapse and wanted to drive her out of the war. Falling back to the Siegfriedstellung would release troops from the Western Front who could deliver the ...
עמוד 42
... Hindenburg, launched five distinct attacks along the Western Front in a desperate effort to force a decision before the arrival of the American army tipped the balance in favor of the Allies. The German High Command had hoped to take ...
... Hindenburg, launched five distinct attacks along the Western Front in a desperate effort to force a decision before the arrival of the American army tipped the balance in favor of the Allies. The German High Command had hoped to take ...
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... Hindenburg Line. While doing so he moved quickly to adapt to the new tactics of the Allies, calling for defense-in-depth and improved intelligence to avoid future surprises. These measures, however, were not sufficient to counter the ...
... Hindenburg Line. While doing so he moved quickly to adapt to the new tactics of the Allies, calling for defense-in-depth and improved intelligence to avoid future surprises. These measures, however, were not sufficient to counter the ...
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