The First World War by Hew Strachan ISBN: 0143035185
Published by Penguin Books on April 5th 2005
Pages: 384
Len's Summary: A distillation of Strachan's (pronounced Strawn) of massive three-volume history of the War, which is still in progress. Remarkable for the contemporary color photos (not tints) found in the center section of the US edition. Dr. Strachan is a member of the WFA's annual Norman B. Tomlinson, Jr. book award panel.
The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History
The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History by John M. Barry ISBN: 0143036491
Published by Penguin Books on October 4th 2005
Pages: 560
Len's Summary: The "Spanish Flu" pandemic of 1918-19 claimed over 20 million lives worldwide, including half a million in America and three million in India.
The Reckoning: A John Madden Mystery
The Reckoning: A John Madden Mystery by Rennie Airth ISBN: 9780143126942
Published by Penguin Books on February 24th 2015
Genres: Fiction, Mystery & Detective
Pages: 368
Len's Summary: Inspector John Madden, who debuted in River of Darkness, returns from retirement to investigate murder in post-war Britain.
A Long Long Way
A Long Long Way by Sebastian Barry ISBN: 0143035096
Published by Penguin Books on September 8th 2005
Pages: 304
Len's Summary: The tragic story of a young, conflicted Irish patriot serving in the British Army who attempts unsuccessfully to straddle two worlds as Irish nationalists fight for independence while war rages on the Western Front. Includes an excellent bibliography of books on the Irish experience in the Great War.
Strange Meeting
Strange Meeting by Susan Hill ISBN: 9780140036954
Published by Penguin Books on 2011
Pages: 184
Len's Summary: First published by Nonpariel in 1992, this is story of friendship in wartime. Also available used from Barnes & Noble.
The Doughboys: America and the First World War
The Doughboys: America and the First World War by Gary Mead ISBN: 9781585670611
on 2001
Pages: 493
Len's Summary: Highly recommended new look at the impact of American in WWI and its role in the Allied victory. Mead is a British journalist. Well worth reading even though Mead forgets that it was the Spanish-American War that catapulted the United States onto the world stage. Available form Amazon.com.uk and Barnes and Noble.
The War of the World: Twentieth-Century Conflict and the Descent of the West
The War of the World: Twentieth-Century Conflict and the Descent of the West by Niall Ferguson ISBN: 0143112392
Published by Penguin Books on October 30th 2007
Genres: History, Military, General, Modern, 20th Century
Pages: 880
Len's Summary: Now available in paperback, this is panoramic study of war, conflict and violence in the first half of the 20th century. Economic historian Ferguson sees three overlapping factors as key to understanding what happened: ethnic conflict, economic volatility and the decline of empires. // Published in the UK with the subtitle History's Age of Hatred. Companion volume to a new six-part British TV series premiering in June 2006 examining the conflicts of the 20th century. Ferguson takes the position that World Wars One and Two, and the Cold War were not separate conflicts, but a single "hundred years' war, a struggle powered by imperial and ethnic competition. Dr. Ferguson, a leading economic historian and native of Glasgow, now teaches at Harvard.
The Madman and the Butcher: The Sensational Wars Of Sam Hughes And General Arthur Currie
The Madman and the Butcher: The Sensational Wars Of Sam Hughes And General Arthur Currie by Tim Cook ISBN: 9780143173571
Published by Penguin Books on October 4th 2011
Pages: 472
Len's Summary: An analysis of the running battle between Canada’ War Minister and the Commander of the CEF on the Western Front by a premier Canadian historian. The author spoke at WFA national seminars in 2001 and 2010. Nominated for a major Canadian book award.
Rebel Land: Unraveling the Riddle of History in a Turkish Town
Rebel Land: Unraveling the Riddle of History in a Turkish Town by Christopher de Bellaigue ISBN: 9780143118848
Published by Penguin Books on March 29th 2011
Genres: History, Asia, Southeast Asia, Middle East, Turkey & Ottoman Empire, Social Science, Ethnic Studies, General, Travel, Turkey
Pages: 288
Len's Summary: A look at the Armenian massacres of 1915 and the ongoing conflict among Turks, Kurds and Armenians through the history of a single town, Varta, near Erzurum in eastern Anatolia some 700 miles from Constantinople.
Conscience: Two Soldiers, Two Pacifists, One Family – A Test of Will and Faith in World War I
Conscience: Two Soldiers, Two Pacifists, One Family – A Test of Will and Faith in World War I by Louisa Thomas ISBN: 9780143120995
Published by Penguin Books on May 29th 2012
Genres: History, Military, World War I, United States, 20th Century, Political Science, Peace
Pages: 320
Len's Summary: A look at the tumultuous years of the early 20th century through the eyes of the Thomas brothers.
The Price of Glory
The Price of Glory: Verdun 1916 by Alistair Horne ISBN: 0140170413
Published by Penguin Books on January 1st 1994
Genres: World War I, Battle History
Pages: 388
Len's Summary: Epic French-German battle at Verdun in 1916; remarkable for a single volume study of a battle or campaign.
President’s Quarterly Update—April 2024
Dear Members and Friends,
I’m extremely pleased with the level of WW1HA’s activities, some of which may be unseen by you.
Our Journal, “World War One Illustrated,” is now published three times a year with an average length of 48 pages. Each issue is filled with high-quality articles covering a variety of topics, including the popular “My Kin in the Great War” series.
Our electronic newsletter, “Here and There with the WW1HA” is published monthly, with an assortment of Association events and articles covering WW1 topics.
Sal Compagno’s San Francisco Bay Area Chapter continues to hold monthly meetings via Zoom, while Mark Benbow’s Eastern Chapter is holding quarterly meetings.
As President, I am also hosting a quarterly “Fireside Chat” online. The last one emphasized WW1 poetry. The next one will emphasize WW1-era music.
If you’re already a member, I thank you for your membership and encourage you to take part in these activities. If you’re not a member, I ask you to join and participate in these activities. Participate in the events and consider submitting an article for the journal or newsletter.
Reach out to me with your comments: lavarennes@meuse-argonne.com.
Regards,
Randy Gaulke
