The Great War Handbook: A Guide for Family Historians & Students of the Conflict - Hardcover

Geoff Bridger

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1844159361 ISBN 13: 9781844159369

Publisher: Pen and Sword Military, 2009

Synopsis

Geoff Bridger’s The Great War Handbook answers many of the basic questions newcomers ask when confronted by this enormous and challenging subject – not only what happened and why, but what was the Great War like for ordinary soldiers who were caught up in it. He describes the conditions the soldiers endured, the deadly risks they ran, their daily routines and the small roles they played in the complex military machine they were part of. His comprehensive survey of every aspect of the soldier’s life, from recruitment and training, through the experience of battle and its appalling aftermath, is an essential guide for students, family historians, teachers and anyone who is eager to gain an all-round understanding of the nature of the conflict. His authoritative handbook gives a fascinating insight into the world of the Great War - it is a basic book that no student of the subject can afford to be without.

About this title

About the Author:

Geoff Bridger is an author and a historian.

Review:

“...covers a lot of ground, giving you a sense of what the routine of daily life was like both at the front and in the support trenches....addresses a lot of unique questions...gives good practical advice on visiting the Western Front, providing some highly recommended sites and listing all the battles of interest... especially valuable at giving solid research tips ... (FGS FORUM)

"An illustrated introductory guide to the conflict. A good gift for the uninitiated friend or relative." (WWI Historical Foundation)

About this edition

• Publisher: Pen and Sword Military
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1844159361
• ISBN 13: 9781844159369
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 240