The War to End All Wars, Edward M. Coffman
The War to End All Wars, Edward M. Coffman
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The War to End All Wars
The American Military Experience in World War I

Author: Edward M. Coffman

Narrator: Tom Weiner

Unabridged: 12 hr 56 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/29/2010

Synopsis

The War to End All Wars is considered by many to be the best single account of Americas participation in World War I. Covering famous battles, the birth of the air force, naval engagements, the War Department, and experiences of the troops, this indispensable volume is suitable for history buffs, students, and general readers.

About Edward M. Coffman

Edward M. Coffman is professor of history, emeritus, at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. A prominent military historian, he is the author of numerous articles and books, including The War to End All Wars and The Old Army.  He has received numerous awards and honors, from the Guggenheim Fellowship to the Spencer Tucker Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Military History.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Chris

Every bit the classic it is said to be. Coffman delivers in every section: deep knowledge, keen observation and analysis, and keeps a cast of characters in the reader's eye while also keeping them in the roles they played. Battle analysis, overall strategy, and constant political intrigue fill the p......more

Goodreads review by Ozymandias

This is a very good book for anyone who’s interested in the American experience of World War I. America tends to get overlooked in that war since they only showed up in any numbers in the final year and never really suffered the calamities shared by all other nations. The predominant narrative of a......more

Goodreads review by Erik

I've been on an early 20th Century US History reading cycle for the last couple of years. Coffman's "The War to End All Wars" is the best I've read so far on US involvement in WW1. The first third/half of the book is on how the US Army was created, nearly from scratch in a few months prior to shippi......more

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