World War I (Machines that won the War)
Author(s): Charlie Samuels
As well as bravery, leadership and luck, wars have always been decided by technology. This book looks at the weapons, armour and fighting hardware that made the difference in World War I. Twenty signficant vehicles, ships or weapons are described and the specific actions in which they played a decisive part. Combines concise reliable technical specifications with eyewitness accounts and quotes from the people who used the machines. Includes a timeline placing the weapons in the context of war.
General Information
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- : Hachette Children's Books
- : Wayland (Publishers) Ltd
- : 0.4
- : 31 December 2012
- : 263mm X 209mm X 11mm
- : United Kingdom
- : 01 April 2013
- : books
Other Specifications
- : Charlie Samuels
- : Hardback
- : 1
- : 355.809041
- : 48
More About The Product
An interesting combination of concise reliable technical specifications with eyewitness accounts and quotes from the people who used the machines. An interesting approach to engage young people who may not find history particularly enjoyable. -- Parents In Touch 20130201
Charlie Samuels studied at the University of Oxford before beginning a career in publishing that has lasted over 20 years. He has written hundreds of articles and dozens of books for younger readers, particularly about historical, cultural and military subjects. He has also contributed to and edited many illustrated reference encyclopedias for the British and American markets. He lives in London, where his nephews and godchildren are happy to tell him how to be a better writer.
Introduction 18-Pounder Airship Armoured Car Barbed Wire Battleship Bayonet Biplane French 75MM Gas Grenades Howitzer Machine Gun Mines Pistols Renault FT Tank Rifle Stokes Mortar Tank Torpedo Triplane Glossary Further information Index