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The Great War: A Combat History of the First World War

Peter Hart
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The Great War: A Combat History of the First World War

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2013

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Peter Hart

The Great War: A Combat History of the First World War

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

544

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Europe • 1910s

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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The Great War: A Combat History of the First World War by Peter Hart presents a detailed examination of World War I, focusing on the experiences of individuals involved. The book provides a chronological account of key battles and strategies while highlighting personal narratives that reveal the human aspect of the conflict.

Informative

Dark

Challenging

Mysterious

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.4

2,242 ratings

87%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Peter Hart's The Great War: A Combat History of the First World War presents a richly detailed narrative, blending strategic analysis with personal accounts. Critics praise its clarity and engaging prose, though some feel it overemphasizes military aspects at the expense of political context. Overall, it's regarded as an informative read for history enthusiasts.

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Who Should Read The Great War: A Combat History of the First World War?

Readers interested in The Great War: A Combat History of the First World War by Peter Hart likely have a keen interest in military history and World War I combat narratives. Similar readers would appreciate Hew Strachan's The First World War for its scholarly depth and comprehensive analysis of the war's military strategies.

4.4

2,242 ratings

87%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

544

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Europe • 1910s

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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