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This is much more than just another book to add to the thousands on The Great War. It sets out to fill a gap. Written for the layman by a layman (who is also an articulate and experienced battlefield guide) it summarises the key events and contributions of key individuals, some well, others unknown but with a story to tell. To get a true picture of this monumental event in history, it is necessary to grasp the fundamentals, be they military, political, social or simply human. The slaughters at Verdun, Somme and Passchendaele are no more than statistics without the stories of those that fought, drowned and died there. It is designed to capture the imagination and feed the mind of those ever increasing number of people who seek a better understanding of The Great War. 16 pages of plates

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Concentrates not on the bigger picture, but on individuals who played a part in the various conflicts and battles that make up the Great War, in an extremely engaging and readable style. --Books Monthly

"""Concentrates not on the bigger picture, but on individuals who played a part in the various conflicts and battles that make up the Great War, in an extremely engaging and readable style.""-- ""Books Monthly"""

Concentrates not on the bigger picture, but on individuals who played a part in the various conflicts and battles that make up the Great War, in an extremely engaging and readable style. -- Books Monthly

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Philip Stevens is a full time author and expert on The Western Front. Before this he served as a regular officer in the King's Shropshire Light Infantry. He regularly takes parties on battlefield tours.

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