The Guns of August

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1962

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Chapters 22-Afterword

Why was King Edward VII of England called “the uncle of Europe”? How does his death, and the loss of Europe’s “uncle” contribute to the start of World War I?

What is the Schlieffen Plan? How does adherence to this plan affect the outcome of the war?

What is Plan 17? Are the creators of this plan able to follow it once the war begins? What effect does this have on the outcome of the war?