02242cam a22003013u 4500 18042 UtSlPG 20260610133424.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 D501 Belloc, Hilaire, 1870-1953 A General Sketch of the European War: The First Phase Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-03-23 Produced by Thierry Alberto, Jeannie Howse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "A General Sketch of the European War: The First Phase" by Hilaire Belloc is a historical account written in the early 20th century. It provides an analytical overview of the causes, forces involved, and early operations of World War I. The work aims to help readers navigate the complex political landscape and military strategies that led to the outbreak of the war and suggests that the conflict was fundamentally about the clash of national wills. The opening of this volume introduces its ambitious goals, outlining the structure of the work and its intent to clarify the fundamental causes of the war. Belloc argues that armed conflict emerges from opposing national objectives and insecurities, drawing a clear distinction between the German ambitions for unity and dominance and the contrasting ambitions of other nations, particularly France, England, and Russia. He explores how these conflicting national wills ultimately culminated in a larger confrontation, emphasizing that understanding these origins is crucial for comprehending the overarching narrative of the war. The text sets the stage for deeper explorations into the various campaigns and decisions that defined the initial phase of the Great War. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18042 59428 59428