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Reynolds, Francis J. (Francis Joseph), 1867-1937 |
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Churchill, Allen L. (Allen Leon), 1873- |
| Editor |
Miller, Francis Trevelyan, 1877-1959 |
| Title |
The Story of the Great War, Volume 4
Champagne, Artois, Grodno; Fall of Nish; Caucasus; Mesopotamia; Development of Air Strategy; United States and the War
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 55.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"The Story of the Great War, Volume 4" by Reynolds, Churchill, and Miller is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book covers various significant events and military operations during World War I, emphasizing accounts from official sources, illustrations, and maps to provide a comprehensive view of the war's progression. The focus is on the interconnected campaigns of the war, particularly those involving the Allied forces and their encounters with Germany in several theatres, including Eastern Europe and air warfare. The opening of the volume begins with a detailed description of renewed Turkish military efforts against the British in the Suez Canal area, highlighting encounters and skirmishes between Indian troops and Turkish forces in early 1915. It vividly portrays various battles, showcasing the bravery and strategic maneuvers of soldiers on both sides, and sets the stage for the broader implications of these military actions in relation to the ongoing war. Alongside this narrative, the chapter introduces the air warfare aspect of the conflict, indicating a shift in military strategy as various nations advanced their aerial capabilities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
29340 |
| Release Date |
Jul 7, 2009 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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