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A review by andrewfontenelle
The World's War by David Olusoga
5.0
An excellent and very enlightening history of World War 1, showing how a seemingly European conflict drew in people from right across the globe, with their involvement either at the forefront of battle or in a supporting role.
It is very important to keep in mind that the first shots fired in the First World War occurred in Africa and one should also remember that the war was also fought in Asia.
Sadly the role played by many of people from many diverse cultures and countries have been either downplayed or completely airbrushed from history.
This is a book well worth reading that shows the global nature of the so called 'Great War'.
It is very important to keep in mind that the first shots fired in the First World War occurred in Africa and one should also remember that the war was also fought in Asia.
Sadly the role played by many of people from many diverse cultures and countries have been either downplayed or completely airbrushed from history.
This is a book well worth reading that shows the global nature of the so called 'Great War'.