2024 the best of enemies true story review
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Behind the tangled alliances, feuding royals, and deadly battles are the nearly 100 riveting true stories of the men and women who lived, fought, and survived the first Great War. Based on the writings of soldiers, politicians, kings, nurses, and military leaders, Best Little Stories from World War I humanizes their foibles, triumphs, and tragedies―and chronicles how the emergence of fervent national pride led not only to ruthless combat, but a critical turning point in the twentieth century.
Fascinating characters come to life, including:
Lady Almina, the 5th Countess of Carnavon, who turned her husband's Highclere Castle into a luxurious military hospital for British officers (and inspired the hit television show Downton Abbey).
Otto Roosen, the high-flying German reconnaissance pilot, who was shot down not only one but twice―first by the Canadian ace Billy Bishop and then by a fellow German―and survived.
Arthur Guy Empey, the American who volunteered for the British Army after the sinking of the Lusitania, then wrote a bestselling memoir about life in the muddy trenches of the western front.
Publisher : Cumberland House; First Edition (October 7, 2014)
Language : English
Paperback : 304 pages
ISBN-10 : 1402293437
ISBN-13 : 978-1402293436
Item Weight : 14.4 ounces
Dimensions : 6 x 0.76 x 9 inches
Reviewer: John S. Price
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: One Star
Review: Great little book. An excellent read.
Reviewer: L. Weston
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Quick, fascinating read
Review: Gave this to my closest teacher friend. Teaches AP US History. He loves telling these stories to his classes, and they love hearing them. Iâm not a history buff myself, but my teacher friend is, and heâs learned quite a few new facts and anecdotes to pass along to his students.
Reviewer: Mel
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: This is a good book with some interesting stories from the Great War
Review: This is a good book with some interesting stories from the Great War. I liked the Civil War book by this author a little better though. Still, a good read
Reviewer: Keith S.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: She has seen a lot of videos but not as good as the book
Review: Purchased for mother-in-law. She has seen a lot of videos but not as good as the book.
Reviewer: John
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: would recommend
Review: as described, would recommend purchase
Reviewer: Bomberpilot13
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Five Stars
Review: Excellent condition. Thank you
Reviewer: Hank the Tank
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good Information
Review: I am using this book as research for one that I am writing. Very good resource.
Reviewer: galndixie
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A very good mix of interesting stories
Review: A very good mix of interesting stories, but has a lot of repeats of stories from his book Stories of the Blue and Grey. I bought both, could have gotten by with only one.
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