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 Rise Of The Tank: Armoured Vehicles And Their Use In The First World War 
 Author: Michael Foley Rise Of The Tank: Armoured Vehicles And Their Use In The First World War Pen and Sword ISBN: 1783463937 2014 Format: EPUB + PDF (conv) Size: 4,1 МБ + 22,0 МБ Language: English Pages: 256 Rise of the Tank will be concentrated on the period of the development of the tank and its use in the First World War. This will appeal to those interested in new developments in war and those interested in the First World War generally. The book will be especially relevant due to the forthcoming centenary of the beginning of the war and for this reason it will be easy to promote the book as there will be a lot of media interest. Using the resources of the Imperial War Museum, The National Archives and the Tank Museum, Rise of the Tank will have lots of information available on the development and use of the early tanks as well as personal reminiscences of those who fought in them. The author, Michael Foley, has also collected a great deal of material from the period such as the First World War field service pocket book of a 2nd lieutenant of the 10th Tank Battalion and copies of various magazines of the period. He will have also be accessing First World War newspapers to find original and rare archive sources.
Combat Tanks
 Author: George B. Jarrett Combat Tanks Meredith Press 1969 Format: PDF Pages: 102 Language: English Size: 70.4 MB Since World War I, tanks have been a crucial weapon of modern warfare . The great tanks - and the great tank battles - have made modern history. This is a picture history of the military tank - one of the most extraordinary military vehicles ever built. Here are rare photographs - taken from private files that were built up over a period of forty years - of every major tank the world's military powers have used since Britain's first experimental, "Little Willie." Many are action shots, actually taken in battle by one of the authors. Others are official photos of captured enemy tanks from four wars.
Blueprint for Victory: Britain's First World War Blitzkrieg Air Force
 Author: Greg Baughen Blueprint for Victory: Britain's First World War Blitzkrieg Air Force Fonthill Media ISBN: 1781553920 2014 Format: EPUB Size: 1,6 МБ Language: English Pages: 192 In this radical reappraisal, Greg Baughen has used archive material to build up an intriguingly different picture of how air power developed in Britain before and during the First World War. Gone are the archetypal conservative army commanders stubbornly refusing to accept the new aerial weapon. Instead, Baughen reveals how even before the outbreak of war, the British Army had appreciated the potential of the airplane and describes in detail how during the war, air support evolved to a level of efficiency that would not be attained again by the RAF until the closing stages of the Second World War. The speed with which military aviation developed led to designs for warplanes that would leave a fateful and lasting legacy. The author also explains how social and political factors distorted air strategy, leading to a rival strategic bombing policy. Baughen reveals the fundamental flaws that emerged and questions the thinking behind the creation of an independent RAF. Blueprint for Victory: Britain’s First World War Blitzkrieg Air Force details the fierce battles as the rival factions fought for control. Many crucial lessons were learned. Little more than twenty years later, they would be applied with ruthless efficiency by the Luftwaffe.
All About History Book Of The First World War 2015 Edition
 All About History Book Of The First World War Author: Collective Imagine Publishing 2015 Edition Pages: 180 Language: English Format: PDF Size: 65 MB The First World War shaped the world in which we live today. The number of countries that were involved made it impossible to not have a long-lasting effect, whether negative or positive. There are those who believe it should never have happened, those who feel it was absolutely necessary, those by whom it is respectfully celebrated and those by whom it is quietly remembered. Views will, naturally, differ between nations and individuals, and this book delves deep into the battles and people. Featuring: On the frontline - Learn about the battles and offensives fought on all fronts, at land and at sea Behind the scenes - Discover what life was like back home, including the role of women and literary influences Trench life - Find out what life was like for the soldiers of the First World War The exhibits - Experience first-hand accounts of the war, with personal letters, diary entries, reports and maps.
Collision of Empires: The War on the Eastern Front in 1914
 Collision of Empires: The War on the Eastern Front in 1914 Author: Prit Buttar Osprey Publishing Osprey General Military ISBN: 978 1782006480 2014 Language: English Pages: 473 Format: PDF Size: 6,3 MB Although the myriad of alliances and suspicions that existed between the Russian, German, and Austro-Hungarian empires in the early 20th century proved to be one of the primary triggers for the outbreak of the First World War, much of the actual fighting between these three nations has been largely forgotten in the West. Whilst battles such as Ypres, the Somme, and Passchendaele have been inscribed deeply on the public consciousness, with the exception of perhaps Tannenberg, the conflicts in the East do not hold the same recognition.
The AEF Way of War The American Army and Combat in World War I
 Author: Mark Ethan Grotelueschen The AEF Way of War The American Army and Combat in World War I Cambridge University Press 2006 ISBN: 0521864348 Format: PDF Size: 5,0 МБ Language: English Pages: 398 This book provides the most comprehensive examination of American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) combat doctrine and methods ever published. It shows how AEF combat units actually fought on the Western Front in World War I. It describes how four AEF divisions (the 1st, 2nd, 26th, and 77th) planned and conducted their battles and how they adapted their doctrine, tactics, and other operational methods during the war. General John Pershing and other AEF leaders promulgated an inadequate prewar doctrine, with only minor modification, as the official doctrine of the AEF. Many early American attacks suffered from these unrealistic ideas that retained too much faith in the infantry rifleman on the modern battlefield. However, many AEF divisions adjusted their doctrine and operational methods as they fought, preparing more comprehensive attack plans, employing flexible infantry formations, and maximizing firepower to seize limited objectives.
The Red Knight of Germany: The Story of Baron von Richthofen
 Author: Floyd Phillips Gibbons The Red Knight of Germany: The Story of Baron von Richthofen Bantam Books 1959 Format: PDF Pages: 228 Language: English Size: 18 MB This well written book presents the thrilling story of Manfred von Richthofen, Germany s legendary "Red Baron" ace flyer of the First World War. Here is the classic, unforgettable account of the handsome, dashing fighter pilot who led the "Flying Circus" to one spectacular air victory after another. This heroic flyer is credited with shooting down 80 enemy planes, before he was himself killed in action. Includes excerpts from Richthofen's own accounts of the war, and letters to his mother, as well as interviews with some of the British flyers who survived being shot down by him.
The Seafarers - The Dreadnoughts
 Author: Collective The Seafarers - The Dreadnoughts Time-Life Books 1979 Format: PDF Pages: 184 Language: English Size: 25.2 MB "The Dreadnoughts," a volume in "The Seafarers" series put together by Time-Life, begins with the review of the British fleet at Spithead in 1897 and ends with the aftermath of the Battle of Jutland (known in Germany as the Battle of the Skagerrak). This was the largest naval engagement of World War I and the only one to involve battleships on a large scale. Fought May 31-June 1 1916 in the North Sea, the Royal Navy's Grand Fleet, commanded by Admiral John Jellicoe, faced the Kaiserliche Marine's High Seas Fleet, commanded by Vice Admiral Reinhard Scheer. Knowing that the Battle of Jutland is the climax of this volume puts the rest of this look at the Dreadnoughts in perspective. The lessons of the Battle of Tsushima during the war between Russia and Japan in 1905, where long-range fire decided the outcome, were not lost on the British Admiralty. The result was the creation of the H.M.S. "Dreadnought," a radical design that heralded the start of an epic naval arms race of battleships between Great Britain and Germany, the United States and Japan over the first four decades of the 20th century. Although she never fired her guns in battle and her only action during World War I was to ram and sink a German U-boat in the North Sea, "Dreadnought" was a pivotal ship in naval history because she was so far advanced that every battleship that came after her embodied her basic concept. Before her, all battleships had a main battery of four guns. The "Dreadnought" had ten, although it could fire only eight in a broadside, and it was bigger and faster than any of her predecessors.
Our Darkest Day
 Author: Patrick Lindsay Our Darkest Day Hardie Grant Books 2011 Format: PDF Pages: 286 Language: English Size: 37 MB On July 19, 1916, in the northern French village of Fromelles, Australia suffered its worst-ever military defeat when a British officer ordered 15,000 of our best and bravest to go 'over the top' and attack the German lines. Eight hours later, more than 5,500 Diggers lay dead or wounded: the equivalent of all Australian casualties from the Boer, Korean, and Vietnam wars combined. The phenomenon of Fromelles has captured the hearts of Australians all over the country. The story of Australia's worst military disaster and the resulting international campaign to reclaim the lost soldiers of the Battle of Fromelles sparked national and international headlines, a military investigation and an archaeological dig to find the resting place of these missing soldiers. Lambis Engelzekios's tireless investigation and Patrick Lindsay's sensational resulting book Fromelles was the catalyst for much of this action. Fromelles has sold over 30,000 copies since publication, and now Hardie Grant presents the perfect version for fans of military history. An abridged version covering the battle itself, Our Darkest Day will intrigue military history fans who are keen to learn about this most infamous wartime battle.
Among the Ottomans Diaries from Turkey in World War I
 Author: Ian Lyster Among the Ottomans Diaries from Turkey in World War I I. B. Tauris ISBN: 1848855214 2010 Format: PDF Size: 16,0 МБ Language: English Pages: 208 During World War One, the Ottoman Empire, one of the largest and longest-lasting empires in history, faced severe challenges to its structure and existence, which eventually resulted in its dissolution. Among The Ottomans introduces two unique diary accounts written by two generations of the same family in the declining years of the Ottoman Empire.
The Trenches: Fighting on the Western Front in World War I
 Author: Dorothy Hoobler The Trenches: Fighting on the Western Front in World War I G.P. Putnam's Sons 1978 Format: PDF Pages: 196 Language: English Size: 22.3 MB Describes the combat experiences of English, French and German soldiers on the Western Front during the Great War. Photographs that include many never before published accompany a realistic account of the nightmare of life and death in the trenches of the Western Front during the First World War.
Flying Aces of World War I
 Author: Gene Gurney Flying Aces of World War I Scholastic Book Services 1965 Format: PDF Pages: 196 Language: English Size: 13.2 MB Brave pilots fight air duels in the skies over Europe. In their open cockpit planes the Flying Aces of England, France, the United States, and Belgium engage in mortal combat against Manfred von Richthofen, Germany's famous "Red Baron," and his squadron of fighter planes. These exploits of the great Flying Aces of World War I will live as long as stories of high courage are told.
The Battle of Neuve Chapelle
 Author: Geoff Bridger The Battle of Neuve Chapelle Pen and Sword Battleground Europe 1998 Format: EPUB Pages: 144 Size: 7 Mb Language: English Neuve Chapelle a lost battlefield is now opened up for the explorer to learn more about the actions that took place there. In Early 1915, the British decided to take the offensive for the first time in the war against German positions in Northern France. The initial objective was a bulge, about one mile across, in their lines at Neuve. Events which took place here early in 1915 are described in detail and show why this almost forgotten battle set the course of the war.
The World War I Tommy
 Author: Martin Windrow The World War I Tommy (The Soldier Through the Ages) Franklin Watts 1986 Format: PDF Pages: 38 Language: English Size: 63.7 MB World War I begins with a simplified version of how the war began in Europe, while World War II begins with the entry of the United States into the conflict. The terms Tommy and GI are defined in the respective volumes. The life of the soldier and military equipment are the main topics of the text. Specific battles are not discussed. Contain full-color illustrations on every page, and the dark shades give the books a somber appearance. Many of the illustrations have detailed captions that add a great deal to the text, with a glossary and a brief time-chart.
Anzacs In Arkhangel: The Untold Story of Australia and the Invasion of Russia 1918-19
 Author: Michael Challinger Anzacs In Arkhangel: The Untold Story of Australia and the Invasion of Russia 1918-19 Hardie Grant Books 2010 ISBN: 1740667514 Format: EPUB Size: 7,3 МБ Language: English Pages: 304 In November 1918, as World War One was coming to a close and soldiers were returning home, a small group of Australian men signed up for more fighting. Yet this time, the enemy was Russian Bolsheviks instead of Germans, and the frontline was the wild and frozen wastelands of far north Russia. With humor and an eye for irony, Michael Challinger tells the story of how this group of 150 Aussies was seconded to help protect the British from a rear guard attack from northern Russia. Stationed in the small town of Arkhangel, the soldiers became embroiled in what was to become the Russian revolution, as they battled not only the Bolsheviks but also extreme cold, hostility from locals, and a 25-kilometer front line. Two of these Australians soldiers went on to win Victoria Crosses and are perhaps our most neglected war heroes. Anzacs in Arkhangel brings Russian history into focus and reveals how easily the First World War could have been lost. It is a fascinating account of part of the Anzac legend that is not so much forgotten as never known.
Battleships: The First Big Guns
 Author: Philip Kaplan Battleships: The First Big Guns: Rare Photographs from Wartime Archives Pen and Sword Images of War ISBN: 1783462930 2014 Format: EPUB Pages: 144 Size: 6 Mb Language: English This new addition to the Images of War series takes as its focus the early Big Gun battleships that saw development and deployment during the First World War. Iconic ships such as HMS Warspite and Malaya feature amidst this pictorial history that is sure to appeal to fans of the series, and naval enthusiasts in particular.
George, Nicholas and Wilhelm: Three Royal Cousins and the Road to World War I
 Author: Miranda Carter George, Nicholas and Wilhelm: Three Royal Cousins and the Road to World War I Vintage Books ISBN: 1400043638 2009 Format: EPUB Size: 65,7 МБ Language: English Pages: 528 In the years before the First World War, the great European powers were ruled by three first cousins: King George V of Britain, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and Tsar Nicholas II of Russia. Together, they presided over the last years of dynastic Europe and the outbreak of the most destructive war the world had ever seen, a war that set twentieth-century Europe on course to be the most violent continent in the history of the world. Miranda Carter uses the cousins’ correspondence and a host of historical sources to tell the tragicomic story of a tiny, glittering, solipsistic world that was often preposterously out of kilter with its times, struggling to stay in command of politics and world events as history overtook it. George, Nicholas and Wilhelm is a brilliant and sometimes darkly hilarious portrait of these men—damaged, egotistical Wilhelm; quiet, stubborn Nicholas; and anxious, dutiful George—and their lives, foibles and obsessions, from tantrums to uniforms to stamp collecting. It is also alive with fresh, subtle portraits of other familiar figures: Queen Victoria—grandmother to two of them, grandmother-in-law to the third—whose conservatism and bullying obsession with family left a dangerous legacy; and Edward VII, the playboy “arch-vulgarian” who turned out to have a remarkable gift for international relations and the theatrics of mass politics. At the same time, Carter weaves through their stories a riveting account of the events that led to World War I, showing how the personal and the political interacted, sometimes to devastating effect. For all three men the war would be a disaster that destroyed forever the illusion of their close family relationships, with any sense of peace and harmony shattered in a final coda of murder, betrayal and abdication.
World War I Companion
 Author: Matthias Strohn World War I Companion Osprey Publishing Osprey General Military ISBN: 1782001883 2013 Format: PDF (e-book) Pages: 271 Size: 4 Mb Language: English The pieces in this book form an excellent introduction to the military history of World War I that will also prove valuable to specialists in the subject.’ Professor Gary Sheffield World War I changed the face of the 20th century. For four long years the major European powers, later joined by America, fought in a life or death struggle that would topple the crowned heads of Europe and redraw the map of the Continent. It was a conflict unparalleled in its scale, which in turn fuelled devastatingly rapid developments in military technology, technique and innovation as the belligerent powers sought to break the deadlock on the Western Front and elsewhere. In the centenary of the outbreak of the conflict, 14 renowned historians from around the world examine some of the key aspects of the war, providing a wide-ranging analysis of the whole conflict beyond but including the stalemate in the trenches of the Western Front.
Airfields and Airmen of the Channel Coast (Battleground Europe)
 Author: Mike O'Connor Airfields and Airmen of the Channel Coast Pen and Sword Military Battleground Europe 2005 Format: EPUB Pages: 192 Size: 5 Mb Language: English In this latest addition to the Airfields and Airmen Series, Mike O'Connor describes the dramatic air actions that took place along the Belgian and North France coastline during The Great War.In addition to the Royal Fighting Corps and RAF aspect this volume covers the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) and Belgian Air Service (AMB) as well as the German Naval Air Service.
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