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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... soldiers, while Lidj Iyasu foresaw the possibility of uniting these lands with his own. At home, the young emperor further alienated local power blocs by granting government positions to Muslim Oromo, Somali, and Arab minority leaders ...
... soldiers, while Lidj Iyasu foresaw the possibility of uniting these lands with his own. At home, the young emperor further alienated local power blocs by granting government positions to Muslim Oromo, Somali, and Arab minority leaders ...
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... Soldiers faced an assorted array of vintage weapons and at times had to fend off attacks by wild animals that owed allegiance to neither side. Indeed, one Indian contingent in Tanganyika was routed by a swarm of bees. No wonder that one ...
... Soldiers faced an assorted array of vintage weapons and at times had to fend off attacks by wild animals that owed allegiance to neither side. Indeed, one Indian contingent in Tanganyika was routed by a swarm of bees. No wonder that one ...
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... soldiers in Africa. Most military personnel were Africans, and tropical diseases proved a much more formidable enemy than soldiers. White officers died in great numbers not on the battlefield but on hospital cots. Another irony was that ...
... soldiers in Africa. Most military personnel were Africans, and tropical diseases proved a much more formidable enemy than soldiers. White officers died in great numbers not on the battlefield but on hospital cots. Another irony was that ...
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... soldiers. Everything of any use was removed; only a few aged French civilians were left behind, without shelter ... soldier was lost in the pullout. The withdrawal also had the effect of disrupting Allied, particularly French, plans for ...
... soldiers. Everything of any use was removed; only a few aged French civilians were left behind, without shelter ... soldier was lost in the pullout. The withdrawal also had the effect of disrupting Allied, particularly French, plans for ...
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... soldiers refused to shear their horses, realizing that a thick winter coat would protect them. Horses often went without adequate rations and water, and many were so hungry that they ate blankets and uniforms, including the buckles ...
... soldiers refused to shear their horses, realizing that a thick winter coat would protect them. Horses often went without adequate rations and water, and many were so hungry that they ate blankets and uniforms, including the buckles ...
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