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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עמוד 8
... defensive war of survival. From Mozambique, the diminishing German force reentered Tanganyika and made its way into northern Rhodesia. There Lettow-Vorbeck finally surrendered after the formal end of the war in Europe and returned to ...
... defensive war of survival. From Mozambique, the diminishing German force reentered Tanganyika and made its way into northern Rhodesia. There Lettow-Vorbeck finally surrendered after the formal end of the war in Europe and returned to ...
עמוד 10
... defensive reasons. Most fighter pilots would hesitate to attack a large formation but considered single enemy machines easy prey. Enemy pilots attacked lone aircraft carefully in case they were bait for a larger formation hiding in the ...
... defensive reasons. Most fighter pilots would hesitate to attack a large formation but considered single enemy machines easy prey. Enemy pilots attacked lone aircraft carefully in case they were bait for a larger formation hiding in the ...
עמוד 11
... defensive maneuvers was the so-called “Immelmann turn,” commonly described as a half loop with a half roll on top. In practice, the Immelmann turn was most likely a quick dive to gain speed followed by a steep climbing turn, or ...
... defensive maneuvers was the so-called “Immelmann turn,” commonly described as a half loop with a half roll on top. In practice, the Immelmann turn was most likely a quick dive to gain speed followed by a steep climbing turn, or ...
עמוד 12
... . In the final months of the war, the high command employed the battle flights as a mobile reserve, assisting in the German defensive effort. Tactical air power came of age in the First World I 1 AIR WARFARE: GROUND-SUPPORT AVIATION.
... . In the final months of the war, the high command employed the battle flights as a mobile reserve, assisting in the German defensive effort. Tactical air power came of age in the First World I 1 AIR WARFARE: GROUND-SUPPORT AVIATION.
עמוד 17
... defensive gun placement, and a bomb capacity of thirty 250-pounders. The first three operational V/1500s were assigned to No. 166 Squadron of the Royal Air Force on 8 November 1918 and were waiting with a bomb load on the flightline ...
... defensive gun placement, and a bomb capacity of thirty 250-pounders. The first three operational V/1500s were assigned to No. 166 Squadron of the Royal Air Force on 8 November 1918 and were waiting with a bomb load on the flightline ...
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