World War One is the newest addition to the History Shorts series. This pocket book series zones in on key areas of England's history, and this latest book is all about one of the bloodiest conflicts in human history. Discover the events leading up to the outbreak of war and how war eventually broke out. The key battles are included, from the Battle of Verdun and the Battle of the Somme to Gallipoli and the Battle of Tannenburg. How the war ended is also covered, as is the aftermath of World War One, hypothesising how the harsh end of WWI played a contributory factor in the outbreak of World War Two.Additional bonuses include a WWI timelines, Did You Know? facts and some famous names who also played a role in the war effort.Grab a cuppa and settle in for an interesting read.