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Barbara W. Tuchman

Unraveling the Tragic Prelude to World War I.

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Author: Barbara W. Tuchman

Narrator: Brian

Format: MP3

ISBN: 9780345476098

Language: English

Publish Date: 12/29/1969

Audiobook length: 31min

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Chapter 1: A Funeral

00:0035:41

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Chapter 2: “Let the Last Man on the Right Brush the Channel with His Sleeve”

00:0026:10

Chapter 3: The Shadow of Sedan

00:0040:16

Chapter 4: “A Single British Soldier...”

00:0028:13

Chapter 5: The Russian Steam Roller

00:0034:29

Chapter 6: August 1: Berlin

00:0026:45

Chapter 7: August 1: Paris and London

00:0033:37

Chapter 8: Ultimatum in Brussels

00:0033:32

Chapter 9: “Home Before the Leaves Fall”

00:0052:14

Chapter 10: “Goeben... An Enemy Then Flying”

00:0053:17

Chapter 11: Luge and Alsace

00:0076:20

Chapter 12: BEF to the Continent

00:0030:27

Chapter 13: Sambre et Meuse

00:0063:45

Chapter 14: Debacle: Lorraine, Ardennes, Charleroi, Mons

00:0078:25

Chapter 15: “The Cossacks Are Coming!”

00:0063:35

Chapter 16: Tannenberg

00:0045:17

Chapter 17: The Flames of Louvain

00:0037:23

Chapter 18: Blue Water, Blockade, and the Great Neutral

00:0041:33

Chapter 19: Retreat

00:0076:13

Chapter 20: The Front Is Paris

00:0055:33

Chapter 21: Van Kluck’s Turn

00:0041:01

Chapter 22: “Gentlemen, We Will Fight on the Marne”

00:0051:04

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Who should listen The Guns of August

"The Guns of August" by Barbara W. Tuchman is an essential listen for history enthusiasts, students, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of World War I. This meticulously researched narrative provides a gripping account of the war's opening month, capturing the decisions and events that shaped the conflict's trajectory. Listeners seeking insights into military strategy, diplomacy, or the human experience during wartime will find Tuchman's eloquent storytelling both enlightening and engaging, making it a valuable addition to their educational resources.

3 quotes from The Guns of August

"The first month of the war had made Europe a world of chaos, but it was in that chaos that the fate of nations was twisted and turned."
"The guns of August sounded the death knell for the old world, heralding a new one that would forever change the course of history."
"War is a strange phenomenon; it brings out the best and the worst in humanity at the same time, revealing truths that are often hidden in times of peace."

Author : Barbara W. Tuchman

Barbara W. Tuchman was an acclaimed American historian and author known for her engaging narrative style and meticulous research, which brought history to life for a broad audience. Born on January 30, 1912, in New York City, Tuchman pursued a degree in history from Radcliffe College and began her career as a journalist before turning her talents to writing history books. Her most famous works, including "The Guns of August," which won the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1963, reveal her ability to weave intricate political and military themes into compelling narratives. Tuchman's insightful analyses of historical events and figures have earned her a prominent place in the field of historical writing, making her an enduring figure in American literature and a significant voice in the interpretation of 20th-century history.

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