World War One

World War One

Daniel Wrinn

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Editorial:
Storyteller Books, LLC
Año de edición:
2021
Materia
Estrategia, planificación e investigación defensivas
ISBN:
9781393376293
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'Stunning stories that weave together the major fronts of WWI into a sweeping narrative.' ─ Reviewer 'A masterfully told story of triumph and redemption in a powerfully drawn survival epic.' - Reviewer 'A thrill a minute. You don’t have to be a World War I buff to savor this one.' ─ Reviewer 'Having served in Iraq, the comparisons to Wooten’s World War I experiences with my own were remarkable.' - Reviewer 'Compelling . . . the kind of book that brings history alive.' - Reviewer Dive into the incredible history of WWI with these gripping stories. With a unique and fascinating glimpse into the lesser-known stories of the War to End All Wars, this riveting book unveils four thrilling stories from the trenches, seas, skies, and desert of a war-torn world. From one captain’s death-defying mission to smuggle weapons for an Irish rebellion to heroic pilots and soldiers from all corners of the globe, these stories shed light on real people and events from one of the greatest conflicts in human history.WWI: Tales from the Trenches, a sweeping and eerily realistic narrative which explores the struggles and endless dangers faced by soldiers in the trenches during the heart of WWIBroken Wings, a powerful and heroic story about one pilot after he was shot down and spent 72 harrowing days on the run deep behind enemy linesMission to Ireland, which explores the devious and cunning plan to smuggle a ship loaded with weapons to incite an Irish rebellion against the BritishAnd Journey into Eden, a fascinating glimpse into the lesser-known battles on the harsh and unforgiving Mesopotamian FrontWorld War I reduced Europe’s mightiest empires to rubble, killed twenty million people, and cracked the foundations of our modern world. In its wake, empires toppled, monarchies fell, and whole populations lost their national identities. Each of these stories brings together unbelievable real-life WWI history, making them perfect for casual readers and history buffs alike. If you want to peer into the past and unearth the incredible stories of the brave soldiers who risked everything, then this book is for you.

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