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The Battle of the Somme /

"The Battle of the Somme took place from July 1 through November 18, 1916, making 2016 the 100th anniversary of this major battle of World War I, the 'war to end all wars, ' as Woodrow Wilson called it. The book offers an exciting popular narrative, with emphasis on the key personalit...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Axelrod, Alan, 1952- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Guilford, Connecticut : Lyons Press, [2016]
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:"The Battle of the Somme took place from July 1 through November 18, 1916, making 2016 the 100th anniversary of this major battle of World War I, the 'war to end all wars, ' as Woodrow Wilson called it. The book offers an exciting popular narrative, with emphasis on the key personalities and its strategic and political significance. The battle is set in the context of the history of modern warfare, technologically, culturally, and politically. Although it was fought in Europe, the American perspective is included prominently"--Provided by publisher
Descripción Física:1 online resource
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781493022090
1493022091