Arms and Armour of the First World War (Arms and Armour Series) - Softcover

Jonathan Ferguson; Lisa Traynor; Henry Yallop

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0948092785 ISBN 13: 9780948092787

Publisher: Trustees of the Royal Armouries, 2017

Synopsis

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. The 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. Royal Armouries is the national museum of arms and armour, with sites at Leeds, the Tower of London and Fort Nelson, Hampshire.

About this title

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Trustees of the Royal Armouries
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0948092785
• ISBN 13: 9780948092787
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128