Arms and Armour of the First World War
$32.06
- Paperback
128 pages
- Release Date
12 December 2017
Summary
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 …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780948092787 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0948092785 |
| Author: | Jonathan Ferguson, Lisa Traynor, Henry Yallop |
| Publisher: | Trustees of the Royal Armouries |
| Imprint: | Trustees of the Royal Armouries |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 128 |
| Release Date: | 12 December 2017 |
| Weight: | 392g |
| Dimensions: | 17mm x 356mm x 168mm |
| Series: | Arms and Armour Series |
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About The Author
Jonathan Ferguson
Jonathan Ferguson is Keeper of Firearms & Artillery at the Royal Armouries Museum, and has curated numerous displays including the RA exhibition ‘Firefight: Second World War’. He is also a Technical Specialist for Armament Research Services and Associate Editor for Armax journal. Jonathan’s research interests include the use and effect of firearms and their depiction in popular culture. His publications include the book Mauser “Broomhandle” Pistol (2017), a contribution to The Right to Bear Arms: Historical Perspectives and the Debate on the Second Amendment (2018), and Thorneycroft to SA80: British Bullpup Firearms 1901 - 2020 (2020). He is host of the regular Royal Armouries YouTube series What Is This Weapon?.
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