Imperial War Museum (Great Britain)
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Pub. Date
2013.
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Description
"On the occasion of the centenary of World War I in August 2014--an unprecedented, spectacular pictorial history of the first global war in 380 black-and-white photographs, many never seen before, from Imperial War Museums. This monumental, dramatic photographic narrative captures the war from the early arms race that developed around the massing of prewar battleship fleets to the final moments of the conflict with the sinking of the German fleet...
2) World War II
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Language
English
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Description
Provides an eyewitness account of the turbulent and terrifying events of World War II, from the Blitz to the atomic bomb. Be an eyewitness to the turbulent and terrifying events of World War II -- from the Blitz to the atomic bomb. Discover how everyday items were reused for the war effort. See the way propaganda affected the minds of people. Find out why many Japanese soldiers would rather die than face capture. New Look! Relaunched with new jackets...
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English
Description
Johnny Henderson spent four years during the Second World War as aide de camp to one of Britain's most famous soldiers of the twentieth century, General Bernard Montgomery - or 'Monty' as he was popularly known. Shortly before he died in 2003, Henderson wrote about his time with Monty at Tac HQ. His account takes the form of a series of insightful anecdotes and brief pen sketches that give a fascinating and often humorous window on life with Monty...
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Language
English
Description
Stephen Bull provides a picture of trench warfare, from the construction of the trenches and their different types, to the new weaponry & tactics employed in defence & attack. Annotated trench maps highlight particular features of the trenches, while photographs & documents combine to give an account of war in the trenches.
6) Verdun 1916
Author
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
Description
1916 was a year of killing. The British remember the Somme, but earlier in the year the heart of the French army was ripped out by the Germans at Verdun. The garrison city in northeastern France was the focus of a massive German attack; the French fought back ferociously, leading to a battle that would permanently scar the French psyche. Using original French sources and eyewitness accounts from both sides, Malcolm Brown brings the horror of Verdun...
8) Artillery
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Series
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
"Describes several models of guns and howizters used in World War I and World War II, including specifications and statistics"--Provided by publisher.
9) Warplanes
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Series
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
"Describes several models of military aircraft used in World War I and World War II, including specifications and statistics"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Follow the conflict of the World War 1 from 1914-1918 through a unique collection of historical maps, expert commentary and photographs. Published in association and including mapping from the archives of the Imperial War Museums. Over 100 maps demonstrating how the Great War was fought around the world. Types of maps featured: Small scale maps showing country boundaries and occupied territories ; Large-scale maps covering the key battles and offensives...
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Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
The Story of the Second World War for Children shows the impact of the war on the lives of the people who lived through it, from children evacuated to the countryside, to bombed-out cities and civilians working in munitions' factories, and the soldiers fighting on land, sea and air. The book also looks at how the war led to major advances in technology, medicine and weaponry. Feature boxes throughout the book highlight subjects of particular interest...
13) Tanks
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Series
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
"Describes several models of tanks used in World War I, World War II, and later, including specifications and statistics"--Provided by publisher.
16) Warships
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Series
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
"Describes several models of battleships and submarines used in World War I and World War II, including specifications and statistics"--Provided by publisher.
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Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
The two world wars of 1914 -1918 and 1939 -1945 cast a malevolent shadow over the entire 20th Century. This book takes you through the story of both conflicts, from the soldiers' terrifying experiences of the trenches in the First War, to the huge battles and bombing of cities in the second. Stunningly illustrated with dramatic contemporary photographs, paintings, posters and maps, this is an accessible and thought-provoking introduction to the most...
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