Pen and Sword Books: The Great War Handbook by Correlli Barnett, Geoff Bridger

The Great War Handbook (2 reviews)

A Guide for Family Historians & Students of the Conflict

Geoff Bridger, Foreword by Correlli Barnett
Found in: Reference
World War One Books,
Family History Books,
Reference
Hardback 240 pages
ISBN: 9781844159369

Published: 20 May 2009

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Geoff Bridger's The Great War Handbook answers many of the basic questions newcomers ask when confronted by this enormous and challenging subject - not only what happened and why, but what was the Great War like for ordinary soldiers who were caught up in it. He describes the conditions the soldiers endured, the deadly risks they ran, their daily routines and the small roles they played in the complex military machine they were part of. His comprehensive survey of every aspect of the soldier's life, from recruitment and training, through the experience of battle and its appalling aftermath, is an essential guide for students, family historians, teachers and anyone who is eager to gain an all-round understanding of the nature of the conflict. His authoritative handbook gives a fascinating insight into the world of the Great War - it is a basic reference book that no student of the subject can afford to be without.

The book is indexed, but the table of contents is detailed, identifying all the subheadings. This makes it easy to find information on a specific subject. If you have a British World War... [read full review]

Paul Milner, FGS Forum, Spring 2011

Geoff Bridger's The Great War Handbook answers many of the basic questions newcomers ask when confronted by this enormous and challenging subject. His comprehensive survey of every aspect of the soldier's life is an... [read full review]

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