5 Minute History Weapons

How much can you really find out about the Weapons of the First World War in five minutes? This handy little history book will surpass all your expectations and leave you well versed on all you wish to know, and maybe even a little bit more...What was the deadliest weapon?Why did officers refuse to carry pistols?How was gas fired at the enemy?And how successful was it?How did tanks get their name?Jam-packed with facts and first-hand accounts of the action, all woven together in an accessible way by an expert in the field, this 5 Minute History is a valuable addition to anyone's bookshelf, ready to be delved into at a moment's notice.

About the author

Scott Addingtonis an author and historian and runs a military research website. He is the author of "Heroes: Britain's Bravest Fighters: World War One."

Summary

How much can you really find out about the Weapons of the First World War in five minutes? This handy little history book will surpass all your expectations and leave you well versed on all you wish to know, and maybe even a little bit more…What was the deadliest weapon?

Product details

• Authors: Scott Addington
• Publisher: The History Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.04.2014
• EAN: 9780752493220
• ISBN: 978-0-7524-9322-0
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 109 mm x 170 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 45 g
• Series: 5 Minute History; 5 Minute History
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > 20th century (up to 1945); Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration