Uncover the harrowing and pivotal battles that marked the commencement of the Great War, a conflict that would reshape the world. In this detailed chronicle, the reader is transported to the tumultuous year of 1914, where empires clashed and the modern age of warfare was born. From the fervent patriotism of August to the brutal onset of trench warfare, this book meticulously narrates the events that led to some of the most infamous battles in history.
Delve deep into the strategies, the personalities, and the geopolitical upheavals that influenced the early battles of the war. Each chapter is a vivid account, rich with historical insights, of how these early battles set the tone for the years of warfare that followed.
Discover the military tactics and strategies but also paints a stark picture of the conditions faced by the soldiers in the trenches, their hopes, fears, and the camaraderie that sustained them in the darkest of times. It is a tribute to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unprecedented adversity and a sobering reminder of the consequences of global conflict. Unearth a world forever changed and a year that would echo through history as the beginning of the war to end all wars.
Featuring the following Battles:
Battle of Liège
Battle of the Frontiers
Siege of Maubeuge
First Battle of the Marne
First Battle of the Aisne
Siege of Antwerp
Battles of Albert
Battle of Arras
First Battle of Ypres
Battle of Tannenberg
First Battle of the Masurian Lakes
Battles of the Vistula River
Battle of Lódź
Battle of Sarikamish
Bombardment of Belgrade
Battle of Cer
Battle of Kolubara
Togoland Campaign
Battle of Heligoland Bight
Battle of Coronel
Battle of the Falkland Islands
Battle of Cocos
Raid on Scarborough, Hartlepool and Whitby