The First World War A-Z

Name: The First World War A-Z
Brand: Imperial War Museum
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A pocket-sized guide to whos' who and what's what in the First World War. The alphabetcal entries not only cover leaders and battles but quirky items such as songs, superstitions and slang, making it a perfect little book to dip into, your starting point for knowing the A to Z of the First World War.

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PublisherImperial War Museum

Release dateSep 1, 2016

ISBN9781782816713

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