A Short History of the First World War Sports in WWI Hart strips away the myth

Hart strips away the myth to offer a clear-eyed account of the remarkable early days of the Great War

a period that marked a traumatic crisis for Western civilization

A marvelous tale of an adventurous life of great historical import

submarines and gas attacks

both in color and black and white taken over a twenty year period reflecting the authors many filming trips to the Somme

A Short History of the First World War Sports in WWI Hart strips away the mythDescription by Gary Sheffield Paperback The First World War was a watershed in world history. Tragic but far from futile, its origins, events and legacy have roused impassioned debate, creating multiple interpretations and confusion for those encountering the period for the first time. Synthesising the latest scholarship, acclaimed historian Gary Sheffield cuts to the heart of the conflict. He explores such key issues as: the causes of war the great