About the book
This compelling addition to the What Was? series covers what was supposed to be “the war to end all wars” but tragically wasn't.
In 1914, the assassination of an Austrian archduke set off a disastrous four-year-long conflict involving dozens of countries with battles taking place in all parts of the world. World War I was the first to use planes and tanks as well as deadly gases that left soldiers blinded or “shell shocked” (a condition now called Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome). There were battles that lasted for months with opposing troops fighting from rat-infested trenches, battles that often ended in a hollow victory with only a small area of land retaken. The author of many successful Who HQ titles Nico Medina gives young readers a clear and compelling account of this long and tragic event, a war that left over 20 million dead and was the lead-up to World War II barely twenty years later.
Editions of What Was World War I?
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780593521663
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780593521656
- EBook
- ISBN 9780593521670
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593682074
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593682081
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This compelling addition to the What Was? series covers what was supposed to be “the war to end all wars” but tragically wasn't.
In 1914, the assassination of an Austrian archduke set off a disastrous four-year-long conflict involving dozens of countries with battles taking place in all parts of the world. World War I was the first to use planes and tanks as well as deadly gases that left soldiers blinded or “shell shocked” (a condition now called Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome). There were battles that lasted for months with opposing troops fighting from rat-infested trenches, battles that often ended in a hollow victory with only a small area of land retaken. The author of many successful Who HQ titles Nico Medina gives young readers a clear and compelling account of this long and tragic event, a war that left over 20 million dead and was the lead-up to World War II barely twenty years later.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is What Was World War I? about?
This compelling addition to the What Was? series covers what was supposed to be “the war to end all wars” but tragically wasn't.
In 1914, the assassination of an Austrian archduke set off a disastrous four-year-long conflict involving dozens of countries with battles taking place in all parts of the world. World War I was the first to use planes and tanks as well as deadly gases that left soldiers blinded or “shell shocked” (a condition now called Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome). There were battles that lasted for months with opposing troops fighting from rat-infested trenches, battles that often ended in a hollow victory with only a small area of land retaken. The author of many successful Who HQ titles Nico Medina gives young readers a clear and compelling account of this long and tragic event, a war that left over 20 million dead and was the lead-up to World War II barely twenty years later.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in What Was World War I??
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Warfare, battles, armed forces
Where can I read a sample of What Was World War I??
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780593521663
Is What Was World War I? part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series What Was?
Who is/are the Author/s of the book What Was World War I??
Nico Medina
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
What Was World War I? is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780593521663) and paperback(ISBN 9780593521656) and ebook(ISBN 9780593521670) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593682074) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593682081)
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