The World Crisis, 1911-1918

The World Crisis, 1911-1918
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As first lord of the admiralty and minister for war and air, Churchill stood resolute at the center of international affairs. In this classic account, he dramatically details how the tides of despair and triumph flowed and ebbed as the political and military leaders of the time navigated the dangerous currents of world conflict.

Churchill vividly recounts the major campaigns that shaped the war: the furious attacks of the Marne, the naval maneuvers off Jutland, Verdun's â€œsoul-stirring frenzy,â€ and the surprising victory of Chemins des Dames. Here, too, he re-creates the dawn of modern warfare: the buzz of airplanes overhead, trench combat, artillery thunder, and the threat of chemical warfare. In Churchill's inimitable voice we hear how â€œthe war to end all warsâ€ instead gave birth to every war that would follow, including the current war in Iraq. Written with unprecedented flair and knowledge of the events, The World Crisis remains the single greatest history of World War I, essential reading for anyone who wishes to understand the twentieth century.
Country USA
Brand Free Press
Manufacturer Free Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
ReleaseDate 2005-10-06
UnitCount 1
Format Abridged
EANs 9780743283434

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