The illustrated encyclopedia of weapons of World War I
a comprehensive guide to weapons systems, Including tanks, small arms, warplanes, artillery, ships and submarines
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Word Count
68,000 words, Guess
Page Count
272 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL30404415M
- ISBN-139781782741411
- ISBN-101782741410
- OCLC Control Number891571503
- Library of Congress Control Number2015304576
Classifications
- LCCU815 .I53 2014
Alternate Titles
- Illustrated encyclopedia of weapons of World War One
- Illustrated encyclopedia of weapons of WWI
- Weapons of World War I
Description
From the first tanks to early submarines to the repeating rifle to the biplane, 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? Encyclopedia of Weapons of World War I answers these questions and many more. Packed with artworks, photographs and information on each featured weapon, Illustrated encyclopedia of Weapons of World War I is a fantastic book for any general reader or military enthusiast.
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