The Last Battle

In The Last Battle, historian Peter Hart shifts the focus to the crucial final months of World War One, specifically August 1918 leading up to the Armistice. Challenging the perception of a muted conclusion to the conflict, Hart outlines the complex factors that led to Germany's defeat and the eventual silence of the guns on November 11, 1918. Drawing on the experiences of soldiers from both sides, he highlights the significant Allied victories that contributed to the collapse of the German military, while capturing the human cost of these monumental events.