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VICE AND VALOR LIFE AND DEATH DECEPTION AND THE TRUTH Impress your friends and loved ones with a treasure trove of knowledge In September of 1914, our world was forever changed, the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand proving enough to spark conflict on a global scale unprecedented. Whats more, the stage was set for political and cultural upheavals that would continue for decades. Nations would ride to the sides of their allies and split the world in two en route, no side coming out unscathed.The Great War, as it would come to be known, brought with it great advancements and new technologies. Meanwhile, trench warfare and weaponized gas altered the face of combat itself. These new inventions would make war more deadly than ever, contributing to more than forty million deaths worldwide.Tragic though mans losses were, the annals of history are replete with fascinating tales of couragefrom soldiers who fought corruption to nurses who took a stand against malevolent occupation. By examining the intricacies of WWI, we can better appreciate the toll taken on the dozens of nations directly involved.How much do YOU understand about this mighty meleeIn this historical trivia book designed for the layperson, youll get a front-line look at amazing stories of heroism and epic battles, along with over 150 expert questions to help you learn even more about the first-ever World War. Wieldy chapter sizes guarantee you, too, will be a buff. And finding time for such explosive stuff should be no challengeWhat Amazon readers are saying: Remembering the past with the aid of books such as this could possibly prevent repetition of mistakes in the future. This is a fine resource. Recommended. This fascinating book does a commendable job introducing World War One. Great Book Well written So much great information.The truth is far more powerful than any form of fiction known. So, arm yourself with knowledge and assess the world anew