The death of glory the Western Front 1915

To this day, World War I remains a source of misunderstanding; the bitter reality of the conflict is often clouded by various myths and falsehoods. Many of these misconceptions suggest that the ineptitude of the generals on both sides of the trenches led to the gruesome stalemates and battles. This...

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Main Author: Neillands, Robin 1935-2006 (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London, UK John Murray 2006
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