First World War Leaders and Commanders: 5 Minute History

Download or read book First World War Leaders and Commanders: 5 Minute History written by Peter Doyle and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2014-04-07 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How much can you really find out about the Leaders and Commanders of the First World War in five minutes? This handy little history book will surpass all your expectations and leave you well versed on all you wish to know, and maybe even a little bit more... Who were the leaders? Who commanded the British Army on the Somme? Which general committed suicide in shame? Who stopped the German offensive at Verdun? Who invented stormtroopers? Jam-packed with facts and first-hand accounts of the action, all woven together in an accessible way by an expert in the field, this 5 Minute History is a valuable addition to anyone's bookshelf, ready to be delved into at a moment's notice.