Arms and Armour of the First World War
Jonathan Ferguson, Lisa Traynor and Henry Yallop
The First World War was a watershed in global history. Both
terrible and terrifying, it shredded the social order and ushered
in a bleak new world. Inevitably, the war led to major advances in
military strategy and tactics that were reflected in the weapons
used on the battlefield. This book offers an extended introduction
to the arms and armour of the Great War, with particular focus on
iconic weapons such as the Maxim machine gun. It is a unique
insight into the material culture that not only enabled the horrors
of the Somme, Passchendaele and Gallipoli but also provided the
means to bring peace in 1918.
The book forms part of a series of introductions to aspects of the
Royal Armouries' collection of arms and armour. Written by
specialists in the field, they are packed full of fascinating
information and stunning photography.
Format 23x17 cm, Paperback, 128 Seiten, durchgängig farbig
bebildert, Best.-Nr.: RAM008
