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Paperback. Condition: Good. First Edition. Great Soldiers of the First World War offers a clear narrative examination of the major Allied and German commanders whose decisions shaped the course of World War I, presenting biographical portraits that explain each leader's background, military training, battlefield approach, and influence on the strategic direction of the war, and showing how national traditions, prewar doctrine, and the unprecedented conditions of trench warfare affected command at every level, while also describing the difficulties of coordinating massive armies, adapting to new technologies such as machine guns, heavy artillery, and aircraft, and sustaining morale amid enormous casualties. Written by Captain H. A. DeWeerd in an analytical but accessible style intended for wartime American readers who needed a concise understanding of the human factors behind the conflict, with maps included to clarify major campaigns and operational movements, and portraying the First World War as both a clash of nations and a study in the strengths and limitations of the individuals who directed its battles. Part of the 'Fighting Forces Series' series. Paperback edition. 206 pages. Dimensions: 4.75" by 6.5". Published by The Infantry Journal, Washington, D.C. 1st printing, 1943. B&W illustrations. Orange & Brown binding. Cover defect(s): Some fading. Slight corner/edge damage. Page defect(s): Some writing. 0.5 Pound Media Shipping Rate with Multiple Product Orders. (Min Shipping Rate 1 Pound per Order). Order More and SAVE! Genre(s): Fighting Forces Series / World War 2 / World War 1 / English. (B91).