In this collection of seven original essays and three critical comments, senior scholars address the greatest conflict in modern history to its time--the 1914-18 World War. Trevor Wilson begins with an essay on the historical significance of the war, Alfred Gollin writes on early British air defense arrangements, and Martin Kitchen discusses civil-military relations in Germany. Critical comment on these papers is given by Thomas C. Kennedy. The wartime experience of the Canadian Expeditionary Force is the subject of an ...
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In this collection of seven original essays and three critical comments, senior scholars address the greatest conflict in modern history to its time--the 1914-18 World War. Trevor Wilson begins with an essay on the historical significance of the war, Alfred Gollin writes on early British air defense arrangements, and Martin Kitchen discusses civil-military relations in Germany. Critical comment on these papers is given by Thomas C. Kennedy. The wartime experience of the Canadian Expeditionary Force is the subject of an essay by Desmond Morton, while Charles R. Shrader analyzes the history of U.S. troops integrated into the British logistical system. T. H. E. Travers offers critical comment. Edward M. Coffman discusses the pre-war training of the U.S. Officer Corps, and Paolo E. Coletta closes the volume with an essay on the U.S. Navy during the period of American neutrality. Joseph G. Dawson comments on these papers.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. First Edition. First edition. Jacket is present with a little shelfwear, but nothing severe. We try to note every flaw we can find, and we are quite picky, so buy with confidence! 100% guaranteed!
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. Volume 17. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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New in New dust jacket. New, no defects. Dust jacket protected by fresh mylar sleeve. Ten essays on World War One, Index. Williams-Ford Texas A&M University Military History Series Series. 8vo 8"-9" tall. 208 pages. T1.
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Fine in Fine dust jacket. Signed and dated (June 29, 1990) at the top of the front fly-leaf by Dr. Edward M. Coffman who contributed the essay-The AEF Leaders' Education for War. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs. The dust jacket is protected by a Brodart mylar cover and is not clipped. Not an ex-library copy. No remainder marks. Most books shipped within 24 hours. All books mailed with Delivery Confirmation. Fine condition in fine dust jacket. Dr. Coffman has noted in pencil at the bottom of the title page: "One edition was published by Macmillan in association with Kings College London." Selling Used and Rare books on line since April 1998 and from our bookstore in the heart of the Bluegrass since 1984.; Military History Series; Vol. 17; Black-and-white illustrations; 8vo.; xii, 195 pages; Signed by Contributor.
