World War 1 Newspaper Book

Product Description

Anyone with an interest in World War One or history in general would love this personalised World War 1 Newspaper Book. The book is made up of scanned copies of newspapers from the time & offers a unique insight into the First World War.   The book starts on the 29th of June 1914 with the murder of Archduke Francis Ferdinand & his wife, the Duchess of Hohenberg. One month after this Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia sending Europe into chaos. Every page is packed with pictures & stories from the time documenting the major & influential moments of the war. Some of these moments include the Battles of Somme & Ypres, the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II, the comings & goings of influential figures in the conflicts such as Lord Kitchener & Sir Douglas Haig, whilst documenting the action in Anzac, Czernowitz & Zeebrugge.   The book covers a fantastic array of stories & action from land sea & air. The sinking of the cruisers Mainz, Blucher, Queen Mary & Black Prince, Zeppelin airship attacks over London & ground war amongst the Sand Dunes of South West Africa.   The book is bound in a burgundy leather effect material & is of a tabloid size. The front cover of the book opens up to reveal the inside page which features your personalised label which is printed with your recipient’s name & the personal message of your choice.   A brilliant Birthday, Anniversary or Retirement gift for any history lover who enjoys reading about our country & the world’s conflicts.