The European Powers in the First World War: An EncyclopediaSpencer C. Tucker Routledge, 16 בדצמ׳ 2013 - 816 עמודים Focuses on a great watershed event The First World War was one of the great watershed events of the 20th century, not only costing millions of live but also disrupting existing social order, precipitating dramatic changes in the methods of waging warfare, and teaching victors new lessons about the treatment of vanquished foes. Provides valuable perspective Now a new reference work helps to put this momentous historical milestone in perspective. Designed as a companion to Garland's The United States in the First World War, this new encyclopedia concentrates on non-U.S. aspects of the conflict. Its more than 600 alphabetically arranged, detailed entries offer information and insights on such topics as the perceived and underlying causes of war, diplomatic efforts to stop the slaughter, the shortsighted and ultimately disastrous peace terms, and a host of other subjects vital to a full understanding of the events. The Encyclopedia covers all major campaigns and battles, surveys weapons and devices of war, and examines the roles played in the events by statesmen, politicians, religious and military leaders, and prominent citizens. Covers key participants and concerns Also included are biographies of individuals profoundly affected by the war who played major roles in history, such as De Gaule, Hitler, appraisals of military medicine, infantry tactics, the use of artillery, naval blockades, and other subjects; and surveys of such diverse topics as art, literature, and music in the war, camouflage, censorship, propaganda, the creation of Yugoslavia, the Jewish Legion, codebreaking, women in the war, and much more. Each entry is followed by a bibliography for pursuing inquires in depth and a subject index provides easy access. |
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... Royal Canadian Air Force , and served as its director during World War II . Collishaw ( sixty- two victories ) was the top naval ace of World War I and leader of one of the most famous and successful Allied fighter units - the " Black ...
... Royal Canadian Air Force , and served as its director during World War II . Collishaw ( sixty- two victories ) was the top naval ace of World War I and leader of one of the most famous and successful Allied fighter units - the " Black ...
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... Royal Flying Corps merged to form the Royal Air Force , with Hugh Tren- chard as its chief of staff . By then , over 4,000 English civilians had been injured and nearly 1,400 killed by German bombs . Prime Minis- ter David Lloyd George ...
... Royal Flying Corps merged to form the Royal Air Force , with Hugh Tren- chard as its chief of staff . By then , over 4,000 English civilians had been injured and nearly 1,400 killed by German bombs . Prime Minis- ter David Lloyd George ...
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... Royal Navy Air Service in November of 1916 and was used at first for daylight sea patrols near Flanders . Beginning in March of 1917 , however , the planes were con- centrated for night bombing of German U - boat bases , railway ...
... Royal Navy Air Service in November of 1916 and was used at first for daylight sea patrols near Flanders . Beginning in March of 1917 , however , the planes were con- centrated for night bombing of German U - boat bases , railway ...
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... Royal Flying Corps could muster 754 aircraft on the Western Front , of which 385 were fighters . The German force was approximately 264 airplanes ( only 114 of which were fighters ) . Ironically , the success of the Albatros helped ...
... Royal Flying Corps could muster 754 aircraft on the Western Front , of which 385 were fighters . The German force was approximately 264 airplanes ( only 114 of which were fighters ) . Ironically , the success of the Albatros helped ...
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... Royal Air- craft Factory ( RAF ) . At the beginning of the war , RAF concentrated its effort on building large numbers of the B.E. 2c , a stable reconnais- sance machine . The factory could not turn out enough aircraft to equip the Royal ...
... Royal Air- craft Factory ( RAF ) . At the beginning of the war , RAF concentrated its effort on building large numbers of the B.E. 2c , a stable reconnais- sance machine . The factory could not turn out enough aircraft to equip the Royal ...
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