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Dowswell, Paul.

The story of the First World War / First World War Paul Dowswell ; designed by Tom Lalonde & Samantha Barrett ; illustrated by Ian McNee ; edited by Jane Chisholm ; managing designer, Stephen Moncrieff ; consultant, Simon Robbins. - London : Usborne, 2014. - 95 pages; illustrations (some colour); 23 cm.

Published in association with the Imperial War Museum. Includes index.

The Great War -- The build-up to war -- 1914: outbreak -- 1915: statemate -- 1916: the big push -- 1917: cracks & catastrophes -- 1918: collapse -- 1919: the flawed peace.

This is a fascinating account of one the most destructive conflicts the world has ever known, published in association with the Imperial War Museums. It looks at the causes of the war, its great battles and catastrophes, as well as how the war affected nations and people all over the world. It features pages that are brought to life through vivid illustrations and original photographs, as well as timelines, maps and fact boxes.

9+. Key Stage 2. National 3.

ISBN: 9781409523468 (pbk.) 1409523462 (pbk.)

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB395317 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 016521153 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
World War, 1914-1918--Juvenile literature.

Dewey Class. No.: 940.3