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Jul292015
The Great War Follow-Up
Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 09:05AM
If you were present for our Spring Academy Course, "The Great War," or have listened to any of the lectures (The Great War, Lectures and Handouts), you may appreciate this collection of remarkable photos; The Great War -- Photo Essay
Although we spent little time on the War itself (or its major battles), the death and destruction resulting from the largest battles of World War One changed the face of Europe and framed the modern world. Here's a look at Ten Horrific Battles. In some of these battles nearly a million soldiers were killed, wounded, or MIA.
Reader Comments (5)
So far, I've remained blissfully ignorant of stuff like this! But I will check it out.
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/07/140727-world-war-i-europe-history-book-talk-david-reynolds/
I have read it. He's a difficult read and his focus is almost entirely on the UK. But the book is insightful at places and does establish that the shadow of WW1 extends well into the 20th century.