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Bezig met laden... The Siege of Tsingtao: China Penguin Specialsdoor Jonathan Fenby
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. A book that discusses the siege and capture of the German concession of Tsingtao in 1914 by the Japanese Army, with support from the British. The author discusses the history of the concession, and how the wrangling over the post-war fate of the concession shaped World War II and Chinese history. A very slight book (only 68 pages), little more than an extended essay. I would say in terms of format, decidedly inferior to the Osprey series; among other things, there are no maps for the reader, photographs of the events, or detailed discussions of the weapons used. Not really recommended, I'm afraid. ( ) An excellent quick read - publisher suggests it can be read 'between dinner and bedtime', well if you are a speed reader, perhaps. Author has an excellent grasp on the essentials and presents them in a very readable way. A useful bibliography and the notes suggest sources for deeper reading or further research. If you want to know about the ultimate sideshow of WW1 this book is highly recommended. There is an unfortunate, and large, typo on pp. 45-47. The author has presented two differing accounts of the attack by SMS S-90 on the Japanese cruiser Takachicho on 17 October 1914. Unfortunately both paragraphs differ in details. The first version is the most accurate. geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
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In 1914, Europe was not the only continent coming to terms with a new form of conflict. Through a mix of complex alliances and global ambition, the war had spread to northern China, where the German-held port of Tsingtao became a key battleground. To strike a blow at Kaiser Wilhelm's naval forces, Britain and its ally Japan lay siege to the port during October and November. In The Siege of Tsingtao, the first of the Penguin China Specials on the First World War, celebrated historian Jonathan Fenby examines the causes of the battle, the ulterior motives for it, and the path it helped set East Asia on for decades to come. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Google Books — Bezig met laden... GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)940.423History and Geography Europe Europe Military History Of World War I Special campaigns and battlesLC-classificatieWaarderingGemiddelde:
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