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History of the World WarJr. Francis A. March

History of the World War

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"History of the World War: An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War" by Francis A. March, Ph.D., in collaboration with Richard J. Beamish, is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically around the time culminating in the conclusion of World War I. This comprehensive narrative captures the breadth and depth of the Great War, analyzing its causes, key battles, and the experiences of soldiers across multiple nations, particularly from the perspective of the United States and its allies. The opening of the narrative begins with a personal reflection on the author's father's experiences during World War I, highlighting engagements in Russia against the Bolsheviks. It emphasizes the significant role of courage and sacrifice among the American troops, such as the 339th Infantry, who fought in harsh conditions and faced the disillusionment of fighting after the Armistice. The narrative sets the stage for a broader analysis of the war by detailing the various campaigns and the challenges faced by soldiers, as well as the broader geopolitical context of the conflict. Through factual accuracy and various accounts, the book aims to provide readers with a structured understanding of this monumental event in history.

History of the World War, by Jr. Francis A. March. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #18993.

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63 Chapters

  1. 1.Front Matter2,282 words
  2. 2.Chapter XXIV: The Campaign in Mesopotamia95 words
  3. 3.Chapter XXVI: Immortal Verdun1,205 words
  4. 4.Foreword227 words
  5. 5.Chapter I: A War for International Freedom3,160 words
  6. 6.Chapter II: The World Suddenly Turned Upside Down2,979 words
  7. 7.Chapter III: Why the World Went to War2,660 words
  8. 8.Chapter IV: The Plotter Behind the Scenes5,515 words
  9. 9.Chapter V: The Great War Begins4,889 words
  10. 10.Chapter VI: The Trail of the Beast in Belgium6,476 words
  11. 11.Chapter VII: The First Battle of the Marne2,877 words
  12. 12.Chapter VIII: Japan in the War1,820 words
  13. 13.Chapter IX: Campaign in the East4,509 words
  14. 14.Chapter X: The Struggle for Supremacy on the Sea6,930 words
  15. 15.Chapter XI: The Sublime Porte5,752 words
  16. 16.Chapter XII: Rescue of the Starving6,800 words
  17. 17.Chapter XIII: Britannia Rules the Waves5,604 words
  18. 18.Chapter XIV: New Methods and Horrors of Warfare4,207 words
  19. 19.Chapter XV: German Plots and Propaganda in America5,310 words
  20. 20.Chapter XVI: Sinking of the Lusitania5,885 words
  21. 21.Chapter XVII: Neuve Chapelle and War in Blood-Soaked Trenches4,004 words
  22. 22.Chapter XVIII: Steadfast South Africa2,325 words
  23. 23.Chapter XIX: Italy Declares War on Austria4,504 words
  24. 24.Chapter XX: Glorious Gallipoli3,094 words
  25. 25.Chapter XXI: The Greatest Naval Battle in History4,825 words
  26. 26.Chapter XXII: The Russian Campaign6,603 words
  27. 27.Chapter XXII: How the Balkans Decided7,194 words
  28. 28.Chapter VII: The Campaign in Mesopotamia3,571 words
  29. 29.Chapter XXV: Canada's Part in the Great War5,286 words
  30. 30.Chapter VIII: Immortal Verdun3,126 words
  31. 31.Chapter XXVII: Murders and Martyrs1,073 words
  32. 32.Chapter XXVIII: The Second Battle of Ypres1,548 words
  1. 33.Chapter XXIX: Zeppelin Raids on France and England2,139 words
  2. 34.Chapter XXX: Red Revolution in Russia4,781 words
  3. 35.Chapter XXXI: The Descent to Bolshevism5,539 words
  4. 36.Chapter XXXII1,901 words
  5. 37.Chapter XXXIII: America Transformed by War4,167 words
  6. 38.Chapter XXXIV: How Food Won the War1,862 words
  7. 39.Chapter XXXV: The United States Navy in the War4,534 words
  8. 40.Chapter XXXVI: China Joins the Fighting Democracies1,302 words
  9. 41.Chapter XXXVII: The Defeat and Recovery of Italy1,176 words
  10. 42.Chapter XXXVIII: Redemption of the Holy Land1,367 words
  11. 43.Chapter XXXIX: America's Transportation Problems2,700 words
  12. 44.Chapter XL: Ships and the Men Who Made Them3,609 words
  13. 45.Chapter XLI: Germany's Dying Desperate Effort4,925 words
  14. 46.Chapter XLII: Chateau-Thierry, Field of Glory5,899 words
  15. 47.Chapter XLIII: England and France Strike in the North2,602 words
  16. 48.Chapter XLIV: Belgium's Gallant Effort3,026 words
  17. 49.Chapter XLV: Italy's Terrific Drive2,740 words
  18. 50.Chapter XLVI: Bulgaria Deserts Germany3,599 words
  19. 51.Chapter XLVII: The Central Empires Whine for Peace2,861 words
  20. 52.Chapter XLVIII: Battles in the Air3,546 words
  21. 53.Chapter XLIX: Health and Happiness of the American Forces3,105 words
  22. 54.Chapter L: The Pirates of the Under-Seas2,540 words
  23. 55.Chapter LI: Approaching the Final Stage790 words
  24. 56.Chapter LII: Last Days of the War1,730 words
  25. 57.Chapter LIII: The Drastic Terms of Surrender4,457 words
  26. 58.Chapter LIV: Peace at Last3,108 words
  27. 59.Chapter LV: America's Position in War and Peace6,258 words
  28. 60.Chapter LVI: The War by Years1,596 words
  29. 61.Chapter LVII: Behind America's Battle Line4,810 words
  30. 62.Chapter LVIII6,277 words
  31. 63.Chapter LIX: President Wilson's Review of the War6,396 words