Tag: WWI history
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World War I Trench Warfare Vol. 2
Review: Neilos reading a book on World War One history? Shocking! Okay not really, and despite all the books I read on this subject I always learn something new, and this book was no exception. For those that don’t know, Osprey books are the gold standard in military reference books. They have hundreds of volumes Read more
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Muse of Fire
Review: First completed read of 2025 and we’re 4 months in! And this book was well worth the wait. As the subtitle indicates this book is a a history of WWI as seen through the the eyes and the lives of the soldier poets, or as they are often remembered, the War Poets. Why I Read more
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DK Eyewitness World War I
Review: DK Books are so good, so, so good and this was no exception. If you’re not familiar with the DK Eyewitness series they are a series of books designed as they say, “for young curious minds”. Lavishly illustrated with photographs, charts and artwork they give you a deep insight into the subject in an Read more
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The Guns of August
Review: An absolutely pivotal work of history. It won a Pulitzer and there is no doubt why. You feel engaged with the characters and involved in the action. While following all the military maneuvers can be confusing, the narrative drives you along past this. For students of the Great War this is considered a must Read more
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WWI Definitive Visual History
Review: A complete, definitive, visual history of the Great War. The book is a triumph of visuals and text that tell in general and in detail the epic story from Sarajevo to Versailles. Overall rating: How I discovered or acquired this book: Noteworthy experiences while reading this book: Check out author’s other books? Recommend this Read more