A Source Book of World War I Weapons and Uniforms
Author | : Frederick Wilkinson |
Publisher | : Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
Total Pages | : 128 |
Release | : 1978 |
Genre | : Military uniforms |
ISBN | : 9780706357394 |
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Author | : Frederick Wilkinson |
Publisher | : Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
Total Pages | : 128 |
Release | : 1978 |
Genre | : Military uniforms |
ISBN | : 9780706357394 |
Author | : Bret Werner |
Publisher | : Schiffer Pub Limited |
Total Pages | : 326 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : 9780764324314 |
Uniforms, Equipment and Weapons of the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I is a detailed look at the uniforms, equipment, weapons, personal items, insignia, and specialist equipment of the American Army during the Great War. This comprehensive study uses over 100 original black and white photographs of American soldiers, many of which are previously unpublished. The book also shows over 700 full color photographs of original items as well as recreated scenes that bring many of these items to life. Finally, one book that covers all of the nuances of the American Doughboy during the Great War, from common uniforms and equipment, to the rare experimental and private purchased items. This is an indispensable work for any First World War collector, living historian, modeller and enthusiast.
Author | : Philip J. Haythornthwaite |
Publisher | : Arms & Armour |
Total Pages | : 412 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : World War, 1914-1918 |
ISBN | : 9781854093516 |
Contains chapters on the history of the war, weapons and tactics, individual assessments of the warring nations, biographies of the leading figures, and sources of more information.
Author | : Eric Fein |
Publisher | : Capstone |
Total Pages | : 33 |
Release | : 2012 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1429676493 |
"Describes the uniforms, gear, and weapons used by the Central Powers and Allied Powers during World War I"--Provided by publisher.
Author | : Thomas Wictor |
Publisher | : Schiffer Military History |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2012 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780764340369 |
This book covers the organization, tactics, weapons, equipment, orders of battle, and uniforms of official and unofficial units, from early raiding parties to formal assault battalions. Rare photos depict badges and insignia not previously known, while primary documents describing regulations and training are provided in their entirety. New information on the origin of shock tactics is presented, gleaned from German archives and not previously published in English. Specific operations on all fronts are included, along with extracts from German army manuals for shock-troop arms such as flamethrowers, mortars, machine guns, grenade launchers, assault artillery, and tanks.
Author | : David Miller |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780811703741 |
Describes weapons, equipment, and uniforms of World War II Allied Forces.
Author | : Chris Bishop |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2014 |
Genre | : Airplanes, Military |
ISBN | : 9781782741411 |
From the first tanks to early submarines to the repeating rifle to the biplane, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Weapons of World War I examines key weapons from the Great War. It includes more than 300 pieces of equipment from handguns to zeppelins. Each weapon system is illustrated with a detailed profile artwork and a photograph showing the weapons system in service. Accompanying the illustrative material is detailed text that lists each weapon's service history, the numbers built, and its variants, as well as full specifications. Which tanks were first used at Cambrai? What was created in response to the request for a 'bloody paralyser'? What was the range of the Paris Gun? The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Weapons of World War I answers these questions and many more. Packed with artworks, photographs and information on each featured weapon, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Weapons of World War I is a fantastic book for any general reader or military enthusiast.
Author | : Jonathan North |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780754823407 |
This unique illustrated book charts the development in military uniform in relation to a shifting world, in an incredible visual directory with expert analysis and commentary.
Author | : Stephen J. Chambers |
Publisher | : Schiffer Pub Limited |
Total Pages | : 318 |
Release | : 2004-12-30 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780764321542 |
This book contains over 600 rare and never before published photographs of the British Soldier in World War I. The quality images selected were photographed in peace and wartime, in the studio and the field, and show in detail the service dress uniform, equipment and weapons in use by the British Army between 1900-1918. The chapters contain photographic postcards of: Infantry officers and other ranks, Dominion Troops, Infantry Weapons, Machine Gun and Tank Corps, Royal Artillery, Wheels and Transport, Army Service Corps, Royal Army Medical Corps, Royal Engineers, Royal Flying Corps and Battle Insignia. Also included is a full color section of Army, Corps and Divisional signs. Each photograph caption has been carefully and thoroughly researched affording the reader information not to be found in any other single source. The introduction discusses early war photography and goes into further detail on the service dress and equipment to make this a must book for the military historian, collector, researcher, modeller and general enthusiast.