World War One, A Very Peculiar History

Jim Pipe

Jan 2012 · A Very Peculiar History Book 19 · Andrews UK Limited

About this ebook

With the centenary of the outbreak of the The Great War coming in 2014, 'World War One, A Very Peculiar History' commemorates the events of the time by looking at some of the incredible lengths, no matter how risky or bizarre, people went to to defend their country. From Front pigs to hairy beasts, author Jim Pipe looks at the nicknames coined at the time, while providing mind-boggling lists and figures about the battles, the equipment used and the harsh conditions the troops faced. Laced throughout this chronological description of the events leading up to and during the war are tales of human endeavour, charity and daring - some scary, some quirky, and some truly unbelievable. So take the time to take in the sheer scale of sacrifice, destruction and political tension that World War One resulted in, because we won't be able to ask first-hand what it was like to fight in World War One for much longer.

About the author

Jim Pipe studied Ancient and Modern History at Oxford University, then spent 10 years working in publishing before becoming a full-time writer. He has written numerous information books, many on historical subjects. He lives in Dublin with his lovely wife Melissa and their twin boys, Daniel and Ewan.