What was Tuchman's first published book?
The Lost British Policy
The Zimmerman Telegram
The Bible and Sword
The First Salute
Answer
The Zimmerman Telegram, Barbara Tuchman's first published book, delves into the secret telegram sent by German Foreign Secretary Arthur Zimmermann to Mexico, proposing an alliance against the United States during World War I. Its interception and public disclosure by British intelligence proved pivotal in turning the tide of public opinion in the United States, eventually leading to their entry into the war.
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