These handy little history books will surpass all your expectations and leave you well versed on all you wish to know, and maybe even a little bit more...
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How much can you really find out about the Leaders and Commanders of the First World War in five minutes? Who were the leaders? Who commanded the British Army on the Somme? Which general committed suicide in shame? Who stopped the German offensive at Verdun? Who invented stormtroopers?
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How much can you really find out about the War in the Air during the First World War in five minutes? Who was the highest-scoring ace? Which plane looked like a dog begging? What was the Black Flight? How many died in the first Blitz? What was the Fokker Scourge?
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How much can you really find out about the Trenches of the First World War in five minutes? Was it always muddy? Was every minute spent under fire? How did they get around? What food was eaten? And how did they build them anyway?
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How much can you really find out about the Weapons of the First World War in five minutes? What was the deadliest weapon? Why did officers refuse to carry pistols? How was gas fired at the enemy? And how successful was it? How did tanks get their name?
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How much can you really find out about the War at Sea during the First World War in five minutes? Which was stronger, the German or British navy? What was the biggest battle? Who were the heroes? Who led the navies? And how successful were they?
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How much can you really find out about the Great Battles of the First World War in five minutes? What was the first battle of the First World War? Or the last? Which was the bloodiest? What about the Allies biggest victory? Or their worst defeat?
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Jam-packed with facts, stats and first-hand accounts of the action, all woven together in an accessible way by an expert in the field, these 5 Minute Histories are a valuable addition to anyone's bookshelf, ready to be delved into at a moment's notice.
