The first World War was a war like no other. What was intended to be a quick campaign developed into almost four years of trench warfare. On these trench-scarred battlefields of Europe, artillery was the main weapon used to pound enemy defenses prior to any advance. Millions of shells were fired by thousands of guns during "The War to End All Wars", and these guns are described by the author. Each major type from the main participants in the war is covered in detail.
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The first World War was a war like no other. What was intended to be a quick campaign developed into almost four years of trench warfare. On these trench-scarred battlefields of Europe, artillery was the main weapon used to pound enemy defenses prior to any advance. Millions of shells were fired by thousands of guns during "The War to End All Wars", and these guns are described by the author. Each major type from the main participants in the war is covered in detail.
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Very Good. Hardcover. 8vo. Published by Crowood Press, Wiltshire, U K. 1998. 224 pgs. Illustrated. First Edition/First Printing. DJ has light shelf-wear present to the DJ extremities. Bound in cloth boards with titles present to the spine. Boards have light shelf-wear present to the extremities. No ownership marks present. Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. This is a well-researched and accessible guide to developments in artillery in Britain, France, the United States of America, Italy, Belgium, Serbia and Russia. With over 200 photographs and diagrams from archives around the world, chapters cover field artillery, heavy artillery, railway artillery, coastal defence artillery, anti-aircraft guns and ammunition. Detailed specifications are included for all weapons, and text boxes describe the most significant weapons in detail. EB; 10.1 X 7.5 X 0.7 inches; 224 pages.
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Good. Size: 10x7x0; Hardcover in good condition. Some edge wear to dust jacket and covers. Binding is secure. Clean pages free of writing, marks or tears. Our feedback says it all! Feel confident when you order from Hilltop Book Shop.
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Very Good in Very Good-dust jacket. 1861261047. Slight bit of shelfwear. Small stain, barely visible with at top, front of DJ.; B and w iphotos; 8 X 0.75 X 10.25 inches; 224 pages.
It is not comprehensive, there is little on French Artillery, but It covers British, American and Russian weapons well. It gives a professional opinion on the equipment of these nations.
