World War I almanac
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Published: |
Facts On File,
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Publisher Address: | New York |
Publication Dates: | c2009. |
Literature type: | Book |
Language: | English |
Series: |
Almanacs of American wars |
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Carrier Form: | vi, 554 p.: ill., maps, plans ; 24 cm. |
ISBN: |
9780816071340 (hc : alk. paper) 0816071349 |
Index Number: | K143 |
CLC: | K143-62 |
Call Number: | K143-62/W899 |
Contents: |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 517-537) and index. World War I has been referred to as the "war to end all wars" and ended with 10 million casualties. It was the first global war of the 20th century and also the first war to feature highly mechanized warfare -- including tanks, airplanes, and poison gas World War I has been referred to as the "war to end all wars" and ended with 10 million casualties. It was the first global war of the 20th century and also the first war to feature highly mechanized warfare--including tanks, airplanes, and poison gas. |