World War 1: Trench Warfare
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing , price clipped
Markings: No markings
A focused work of military history, this volume chronicles the brutal and defining combat strategy of the First World War — the system of trenches that stretched across the Western Front and reshaped modern warfare forever. It details the harrowing daily realities faced by soldiers on both sides, from the physical conditions of life underground to the psychological toll of prolonged, static combat. With an authoritative and unflinching tone, the narrative illustrates how trench warfare evolved from a temporary tactical measure into a years-long stalemate that claimed millions of lives. The text also presents key battles and strategic turning points, grounding the broader conflict in the visceral, ground-level experience of the men who fought it. Accessible yet rigorous, it serves as an essential primer for students of military history and anyone seeking to understand how the trenches of World War I permanently altered the nature of armed conflict.
Author: Michael Houlihan
Format: Hardback
Genre: WW1
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing , price clipped
Markings: No markings
A focused work of military history, this volume chronicles the brutal and defining combat strategy of the First World War — the system of trenches that stretched across the Western Front and reshaped modern warfare forever. It details the harrowing daily realities faced by soldiers on both sides, from the physical conditions of life underground to the psychological toll of prolonged, static combat. With an authoritative and unflinching tone, the narrative illustrates how trench warfare evolved from a temporary tactical measure into a years-long stalemate that claimed millions of lives. The text also presents key battles and strategic turning points, grounding the broader conflict in the visceral, ground-level experience of the men who fought it. Accessible yet rigorous, it serves as an essential primer for students of military history and anyone seeking to understand how the trenches of World War I permanently altered the nature of armed conflict.