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The First World War

John Keegan

The First World War The First World War created the modern world. A conflict of unprecedented ferocity, it abruptly ended the relative peace and prosperity of the Victorian era, unleashing such demons of the twentieth century as mechanized warfare and mass death. It also helped to usher in the idea...

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He cited this work as a favorite historical account, noting its insight into leadership during the early 20thcentury conflict.

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One of my favorite books on this is, uh, the first world war by Winston Churchill, where he's appointed the first Lord of the Admiralty and goes in to knock heads and get rid of the old fuddyduddies.

— Episode: #934 - Joe Lonsdale - How To Win The War...

Episode: #934 - Joe Lonsdale - How To Win The War Of The Fu...

He cited this work as a favorite historical account, noting its insight into leadership during the early 20thcentury conflict.

"

One of my favorite books on this is, uh, the first world war by Winston Churchill, where he's appointed the first Lord of the Admiralty and goes in to knock heads and get rid of the old fuddyduddies.

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