"World's War Events, Vol. II" provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the major events of World War II. The authors, Allen L. Churchill and Francis J. Reynolds, have done a thorough job of researching and compiling the information presented in this book.
The book covers a wide range of topics related to the war, including key battles, strategies, and important figures involved in the conflict. The authors provide a good balance between the military aspects of the war and the impact it had on civilian populations.
One of the strengths of this book is the way in which it presents the information in a clear and concise manner. The writing is engaging and easy to follow, making it accessible to readers with varying levels of knowledge about World War II.
Overall, "World's War Events, Vol. II" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the events of World War II. It provides a detailed and well-rounded overview of the war, making it a must-read for history enthusiasts.
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[Illustration: PRESIDENT WILSON READING HIS WAR MESSAGE TO CONGRESS, APRIL 2, 1917]WORLD'S WAR EVENTS
RECORDED BY STATESMEN · COMMANDERS HISTORIANS AND BY MEN WHO FOUGHT OR SAW THE GREAT CAMPAIGNS
COMPILED AND EDITED BY FRANCIS J. REYNOLDS FORMER REFERENCE LIBRARIAN · LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
AND
ALLEN L. CHURCHILL ASSOCIATE EDITOR "THE STORY OF THE GREAT WAR" ASSOCIATE EDITOR "THE NEW INTERNATIONAL ENCYCLOPEDIA"
VOLUME II
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P. F. COLLIER & SON COMPANY NEW YORK
Copyright 1919 BY P. F. COLLIER & SON COMPANY
WORLD'S WAR EVENTS
VOLUME II
BEGINNING WITH THE ATTACK AT VERDUN EARLY IN 1916 THE STORY OF THE WAR AND OF AMERICAN AID IS CARRIED TO THE CLOSE OF 1917
CONTENTS
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I. THE BATTLE OF VERDUN 7 Raoul Blanchard
II. THE BATTLE OF JUTLAND BANK 30 Admiral Sir John Jellicoe's Official Despatch
III. TAKING THE COL DI LANA 55 Lewis R. Freeman
IV. THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME 67 Sir Douglas Haig
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