World War I Visual History

World War I: The Definitive Visual History presents a captivating and detailed portrayal of the global conflict. With stunning illustrations, this definitive account vividly captures the First World War's progression. The engaging narrative brings to life monumental battles such as Gallipoli, the Somme, and Verdun, which left a lasting impact on the countries that suffered a tremendous loss of young men to the war. Filled with thematic spreads, timelines, profiles of key leaders, inventions, maps, photographs, and key artifacts, this book provides the ultimate guide to World War I from every angle.

Eyewitness: Verdun, February 21, 1916 The German army initiated its attack on Verdun with a brutal nine-hour-long artillery bombardment. The fighting raged on for an additional 10 months, resulting in a staggering toll of almost 650,000 French and German soldiers killed.

Stalemate 1915: The Sinking of the Lusitania In February 1915, Germany commenced a submarine attack campaign against Allied shipping near the British coast, culminating in the infamous sinking of the Lusitania. This event set Germany on a collision course with the United States.

The Battle of the Marne The French and British counteroffensive, launched on September 5-6, 1914, stands as one of the pivotal battles in world history. By putting the German armies in France on the defensive, it dashed Germany's hopes for a swift victory and set the stage for a protracted conflict.

Canadians in the War "Whenever the Germans found the Canadian Corps coming into the line, they prepared for the worst." - British Prime Minister David Lloyd George, "War Memoirs"

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