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Between 1914 and 1945, warfare changed more rapidly—and more destructively—than at any previous time in human history. Empires that had ruled for centuries collapsed, revolutionary movements battled for control of nations, and new technologies transformed the battlefield into a place of unprecedented devastation. From the trenches of World War I to the beaches of Normandy, the world was reshaped through courage, ambition, sacrifice, and unimaginable loss.
In Wars of the World, Volume 6: The World Wars Era (1914–1945), Saul Bass brings this turbulent period to life through immersive, historically grounded storytelling and detailed military analysis. Each chapter opens by placing readers amid the sights, sounds, confusion, and terror of war before examining the forces that drove the conflict and determined its outcome.
This volume explores:
• World War I and the industrial slaughter that shattered Europe’s old order
• The Russian Revolution and Civil War that gave birth to the Soviet Union
• The Turkish War of Independence and the struggle to build a nation from a defeated empire
• The first major phase of the Chinese Civil War and the Long March that ensured Communist survival
• World War II, the most widespread and destructive conflict in human history
Going beyond famous battles and commanding generals, Avera examines the causes of each conflict, the armies and resistance movements involved, the weapons and tactics they employed, and the lasting consequences for soldiers, civilians, and nations. He also explores the crucial roles of leadership, logistics, ideology, political organization, and ordinary human endurance.
Accessible to newcomers yet detailed enough for devoted military-history readers, this volume reveals how wars are not shaped by weapons alone. They are shaped by decisions that were made in government chambers, military headquarters, ruined cities, isolated villages, and moments when frightened people must choose whether to advance, retreat, resist, or survive.
The World Wars Era did more than redraw borders. It destroyed an old world and created the foundations of the one in which we live today.
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Between 1914 and 1945, warfare changed more rapidly-and more destructively-than at any previous time in human history. Empires that had ruled for centuries collapsed, revolutionary movements battled for control of nations, and new technologies transformed the battlefield into a place of unprecedented devastation. From the trenches of World War I to the beaches of Normandy, the world was reshaped through courage, ambition, sacrifice, and unimaginable loss.In Wars of the World, Volume 6: The World Wars Era (1914-1945), Saul Bass brings this turbulent period to life through immersive, historically grounded storytelling and detailed military analysis. Each chapter opens by placing readers amid the sights, sounds, confusion, and terror of war before examining the forces that drove the conflict and determined its outcome.This volume explores: - World War I and the industrial slaughter that shattered Europe's old order- The Russian Revolution and Civil War that gave birth to the Soviet Union- The Turkish War of Independence and the struggle to build a nation from a defeated empire- The first major phase of the Chinese Civil War and the Long March that ensured Communist survival- World War II, the most widespread and destructive conflict in human historyGoing beyond famous battles and commanding generals, Avera examines the causes of each conflict, the armies and resistance movements involved, the weapons and tactics they employed, and the lasting consequences for soldiers, civilians, and nations. He also explores the crucial roles of leadership, logistics, ideology, political organization, and ordinary human endurance.Accessible to newcomers yet detailed enough for devoted military-history readers, this volume reveals how wars are not shaped by weapons alone. They are shaped by decisions that were made in government chambers, military headquarters, ruined cities, isolated villages, and moments when frightened people must choose whether to advance, retreat, resist, or survive.The World Wars Era did more than redraw borders. It destroyed an old world and created the foundations of the one in which we live today. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798191832609
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Between 1914 and 1945, warfare changed more rapidly-and more destructively-than at any previous time in human history. Empires that had ruled for centuries collapsed, revolutionary movements battled for control of nations, and new technologies transformed the battlefield into a place of unprecedented devastation. From the trenches of World War I to the beaches of Normandy, the world was reshaped through courage, ambition, sacrifice, and unimaginable loss.In Wars of the World, Volume 6: The World Wars Era (1914-1945), Saul Bass brings this turbulent period to life through immersive, historically grounded storytelling and detailed military analysis. Each chapter opens by placing readers amid the sights, sounds, confusion, and terror of war before examining the forces that drove the conflict and determined its outcome.This volume explores: - World War I and the industrial slaughter that shattered Europe's old order- The Russian Revolution and Civil War that gave birth to the Soviet Union- The Turkish War of Independence and the struggle to build a nation from a defeated empire- The first major phase of the Chinese Civil War and the Long March that ensured Communist survival- World War II, the most widespread and destructive conflict in human historyGoing beyond famous battles and commanding generals, Avera examines the causes of each conflict, the armies and resistance movements involved, the weapons and tactics they employed, and the lasting consequences for soldiers, civilians, and nations. He also explores the crucial roles of leadership, logistics, ideology, political organization, and ordinary human endurance.Accessible to newcomers yet detailed enough for devoted military-history readers, this volume reveals how wars are not shaped by weapons alone. They are shaped by decisions that were made in government chambers, military headquarters, ruined cities, isolated villages, and moments when frightened people must choose whether to advance, retreat, resist, or survive.The World Wars Era did more than redraw borders. It destroyed an old world and created the foundations of the one in which we live today. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798191832609
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