World War I in 50 Events: From the Very Beginning to the Fall of the Central Powers

History in 50 Events Series, Book 5

De: James Weber

Narrado por: Damien Connolly

Duración: 1 h y 19 m

Resumen del Editor

Do you want to learn how the Great War began, was fought and ultimately won by the Allied Forces? Hear about the 50 most important events of World War I, from the very beginning to the fall of the Central Powers. This book is perfect for history lovers. Author James Weber did the research and compiled this huge list of events and battles that changed the course of history forever.

Some of them include:

• The defeat of the Russian 2nd Army in the Battle of Tannenberg (August 26, 1914)
• The First Battle of Ypres (October 18, 1914)
• The sinking of the RMS Lusitania (May 7, 1915)
• The introduction of the first British military conscription (January 27, 1916)
• The failure of the Nivelle Offensive (April 20, 1917)
• The Kiel Mutiny (October 4, 1918)
• The Paris Peace Conference (January 18, 1919)
• The scuttling of the German naval fleet at Scapa Flow (June 21, 1919)
• And many more

The book takes you through the most important events of WWI from before the beginning of the war in 1914 until its end in 1918. It contains all the major battles and fights.

©2015 James Weber (P)2016 James Weber

Good introducion to the history of WWI

What did you like best about World War I in 50 Events: From the Very Beginning to the Fall of the Central Powers? What did you like least?

Gives better understanding to cause of war and great battles throughout.

Any additional comments?

Could have been more in depth.