The Siege of Tsingtao: Penguin Special

by Jonathan Fenby

The only battle of World War I to be fought in East Asia, how it came about, and why its aftermath is still relevant today

In 1914, Europe was not the only continent coming to terms with a new form of conflict. Through a mix of complex alliances and global ambition, the war had spread to northern China, where the German-held port of Tsingtao became a key battleground. To strike a blow at Kaiser Wilhelm's naval forces, Britain and its...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0143800116
• ISBN13: 9780143800118
• Release Date: November 2015
• Publisher: Viking China
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 4.3" x 7.1"