The Great War

Griffiths, William R.

ISBN 10: 0895292734 / ISBN 13: 9780895292735

Published by Avery Publishing Group Inc, Wayne, NJ, 1986

About this Item

xv, 224 pages. Illustrations. Maps. Selected Bibliography. Chronology. Glossary. Index. This is one of The West Point Military History series. Thomas E. Greiss is the Series Editor. Highlighting/underlining. Name of previous owner present. Front cover creased. Some ink underlining and marginal comments noted. World War I marked the end of the old military order and the beginning of the era of mechanized warfare. This is a thorough examination of the campaigns of the "war to end all wars." It analyzes the development of military theory and practice from the prewar period of Bismark's Prussia to the creation of the League of Nations.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Great War
• Publisher: Avery Publishing Group Inc, Wayne, NJ
• Publication Date: 1986
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0895292734
• ISBN 13: 9780895292735
• Binding: Trade paperback
• Edition: First printing [stated].
• Condition: Fair
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Synopsis

Book by Greiss, Thomas E.

About the Author

These titles were developed and written by the faculty of the United States Military Academy at West Point. Weaving the complexities of individual historical conflicts into a broader perspective, these books chronicle the turbulent periods of civilization. Utilizing their expertise as scholars and soldiers, the authors shed light on the crucial events and factors that shaped the execution of the world’s great military campaigns. Photographs, illustrations, and maps of the campaigns―thoroughly researched for historical accuracy―are either included in the books or available as companion atlases. Each volume focuses on a specific era of warfare, bringing you into the thick of battle with a clear and accurate picture of men at war.