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Title: This guy is DEFINITELY NOT a historian!
Review: I purchased this book with the idea that I might get some more insight into the tragedy of WW1. While O'Shea DID grant me some new insights, I was extremely put off by his attacks on all miltary (professional soldiers are all idiots), historians (geeks), etc. Also, (and to some this may seem petty) his factual errors on minor areas (eg, he says Rickenbacker had 23 kills) and comparing Little Big Horn to My Lai, lead to question what other statements of fact he makes may also be questionable. I feel that overall I wasted my money on this purchase. Those who MAY enjoy the book would include pseudo-intellectual leftists who still think this is the 1960's!
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