Arms and Armour of the First World War

"The First World War was a watershed in human history. Beginning in the European summer of 1914, the conflict reverberated around the world, destroying four empires and costing nearly ten million lives. The years of war also saw major advances in military strategy and tactics, which were reflected in the weapons used on the battlefield. Jonathan Ferguson, Lisa Traynor and Henry Yallop offer an extended introduction to the artillery and personal firearms of the Great War, with particular focus on icons such as the Maxim machine gun. They provide a unique insight into the material culture that not only brought about the horrors of the Somme, Passchendaele and Gallipoli but, arguably, provided the means to bring peace in 1918.0The 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."--Back cover.

About the author

Jonathan Ferguson, Lisa Traynor, and Henry Yallop are all experts in their fields of study and work closely with the Royal Armouries Museum.

Summary

This book offers an extended introduction to the artillery and personal firearms 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.

Product details

• Authors: Jonathan Ferguson, Lisa Traynor, Henry Yallop
• Publisher: Unicorn Publishing Group
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2017
• EAN: 9780948092787
• ISBN: 978-0-948092-78-7
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 164 mm x 224 mm x 11 mm
• Weight: 386 g
• Series: Arms and Armour Series; Arms and Armour Series
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Collecting, collectors' catalogues; Humanities, art, music > Art > Antiques; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration