The illustrated encyclopedia of weapons of World War I
Subtitle: a comprehensive guide to weapons systems, Including tanks, small arms, warplanes, artillery, ships and submarines
By: general editor, Chris Bishop
Publisher: Amber Books
Published: 2014
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 272
ISBN-13: 9781782741411
Subjects: Artillery; Encyclopedias; Military weapons; Military Armored vehicles; Equipment and supplies; Firearms; World War, 1939-1945; Military Airplanes; Warships; History
Other titles: Illustrated encyclopedia of weapons of World War One; Illustrated encyclopedia of weapons of WWI; Weapons of World War I
Description: From the first tanks to early submarines to the repeating rifle to the biplane, Illustrated encyclopedia of Weapons of World War I examines key weapons from the Great War. It includes more than 300 pieces of equipment from handguns to zeppelins. Each weapon system is illustrated with a detailed profile artwork and a photograph showing the weapons system in service. Accompanying the illustrative material is detailed text that lists each weapon's service history, the numbers built, and its variants, as well as full specifications. Which tanks were first used at Cambrai? What was created in response to the request for a 'bloody paralyser'? What was the range of the Paris gun? Encyclopedia of Weapons of World War I answers these questions and many more. Packed with artworks, photographs and information on each featured weapon, Illustrated encyclopedia of Weapons of World War I is a fantastic book for any general reader or military enthusiast.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Land weapons; title: Armoured vehicles; title: Field guns; title: Heavy artillery; title: Machine-guns; title: Air weapons; title: Fighter aircraft; title: Bombers; title: Airships; title: Naval weapons; title: Battleships; title: Pre-dreadnought battleships; title: Armored cruisers; title: Light cruisers; title: Submarines.