World War I. Part 2, 1915-1917: stalemate / written by Benjamin Janssens de Bisthoven ; translated by Rebecca Neal.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Janssens de Bisthoven, Benjamin, author.

Contributor:

Neal, Rebecca, translator.

Series:

50Minutes.com, History

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

World War, 1914-1918--History.

World War, 1914-1918.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (67 pages).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : 50Minutes.com, [2016]

Summary:

Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the events of World War I from 1915 to 1917 in next to no time with this concise guide. 50Minutes provides a clear and engaging analysis of World War I from 1915 to 1917. The First World War was at the time the deadliest conflict in history, and involved all the world's most powerful countries. Despite hopes on both sides of a quick victory, the conflict soon descended into a war of attrition, with heavy losses but little decisive progress. The years 1915-1917 saw a continued stalemate and an expansion of the war as new countries, including the USA, entered the conflict. In just 50 minutes you will: •Learn why the conflict spread to cover a greater area and what motivated new countries to join the fighting •Evaluate the military strategy of the Allies and the Central Powers at this stage in the war •Understand why Russia signed a separate peace with Germany and why the USA decided to enter the war in 1917 ABOUT 50MINUTES | History & Culture 50MINUTES will enable you to quickly understand the main events, people, conflicts and discoveries from world history that have shaped the world we live in today. Our publications present the key information on a wide variety of topics in a quick and accessible way that is guaranteed to save you time on your journey of discovery.

Contents:

Intro

World War I, 1915-1917: Stalemate

Key information

Introduction

The search for a breakthrough

The expansion of the conflict

Military escalation

Mobilisation at home

Technological innovation to the rescue of the war

Subversive politics: dissidence and national minorities

1917: The turning point

The United States' entry into the war

The strategic failure of the Triple Entente

Russia leaves the war

Summary

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Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9782806289834

2806289831

OCLC:

975221844