SMOKE AND THE FIRE : Myths and Anti-Myths of War, 1861-1945

smoke and the fire : myths and anti-myths of war, 1861-1945

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SMOKE AND THE FIRE : Myths and Anti-Myths of War, 1861-1945

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With greatest emphasis on the World War I years, the distinguished author marshals statistical evidence to challenge many assumptions about casualties, atrocities, effectiveness of weapons and competency of commanders in recent military history.

SMOKE AND THE FIRE: Myths and Anti-Myths of War, 1861-1945,John Terraine,Pen and Sword,0850523303,Campaigns,Civil War, 1861-1865,Errors, inventions, etc,History,History - General History,History: World,Military History (General),United States,World - General,World War, 1914-1918,World War, 1939-1945,20th century,History / General,Warfare & Defence,World history: c 1750 to c 1900,World history: from c 1900 -,c 1800 to c 1900

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