Summary of John Keegan's The First World War

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview: #1 The first World War was a tragic and unnecessary conflict. It was unnecessary because the train of events that led to its outbreak might have been broken at any point during the five weeks of crisis that preceded the first clash of arms, had prudence or common goodwill found a voice. #2 There are many ceremonial monuments in French and British communities that commemorate the dead of the Second World War. The