Over There: American in the Great War (Book) Review

Released: 11th February 2016
RRP: £17.99
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Author: Robert J. & Rebecca S. Dalessandro
Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9780811714853
Pages: 208

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Over There: America in the Great War is great collection of photographs and informative text, with a concise introduction that covers America's entry into the war in little easy-to-digest chunks. Whilst it is not a book for those who want an in-depth exploration into the US' entry and involvement in the First World War, the bitesize introductions, though generalised, give enough significant information to tempt readers into reading further or researching more themselves.

Although it could be read altogether, this seems less of a 'book to read' and more like a documentary or keep-sake thanks to all the photographs and captions. Due to the chronology of chapters, readers are able to use this book as a reference for a particular period or event.

The photographs throughout are incredible and really help to tell the story. The addition of colour photographs later on in the book just add that something 'special'. Be careful of the photo on page 123 though: it might just make you go 'aww'.

Stackpole Books have published a tremendous photographic document of American history.

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