War of Attrition explains the nature of the First World War, particularly focusing on why and how this new type of industrial conflict was fought.
The book draws on the experiences and records of various individuals involved in the war, including front-line soldiers, munitions workers, politicians, and diplomats.
It argues that the attitudes and actions of political and military leaders, combined with the responses of the populace, shaped the unprecedented carnage seen during the war.
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War of Attrition explains the nature of the First World War, particularly focusing on why and how this new type of industrial conflict was fought.
The book draws on the experiences and records of various individuals involved in the war, including front-line soldiers, munitions workers, politicians, and diplomats.
It argues that the attitudes and actions of political and military leaders, combined with the responses of the populace, shaped the unprecedented carnage seen during the war.