Military History - Other Topics - Diverse Subjects
World
War I - General Section
'The
Great War', the war to end wars - or so it was thought! A period
of rapid technical advancement, with the development of tanks, massive
guns & poison gas. The airplane came into its own & Millions
died on the battlefields of Europe to secure final Allied victory - a
hollow victory which ultimately led to the emergence of the Nazi
evil in Germany
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| A SHORT HISTORY OF THE GREAT WAR by A F Pollard A concise history of World War I written from the perspective of the mid 1920s. The next World War was not yet looming over Europe, even though its seeds were being sown in the Weimar Republic.1926, Methuen, , ,< D-01>,vii + 411pp, maps, reading copy, , Subject...World War I - GeneralWeb No. 24435-01..............................£8.00 |
| IN SEARCH OF WILLIE PATTERSON by Fred Reid The author focuses on his grandfather, Willie Patterson. Born in 1883, Willie grew up in a notorious slum district of Glasgow. After leaving school he worked for a time as a labourer and then joined the British army. He served in Ireland and India until 1910 and saw distinguished service in the East African campaign of the First World War. Willie won the Military Medal for 'conspicuous gallantry in action and devotion to duty'. 2002, Cualann Press, , 0953503674,< D-01>,159pp, numerous b/w illustrations, New in card cover, , CARDSubject...World War I - GeneralWeb No. 33742-01..............................£5.00 |
| TUESDAY 4 AUGUST 1914 by Ian Ribbons An hour by hour account of the day Britain declared war on Germany. Describes happenings not only in the UK, but also in Germany, France, the Mediterranean, Belgium and the United States. Not described as a children's book but its format could be classed as a student narrative. Fair. Ex library copy usual stamps and marking. Reference copy only. 1970, Oxford University Press, , 0192731173,< D-01>,80pp, drawings, Covers worn. Reading copy., , Subject...World War I - GeneralWeb No. 35965-01..............................£6.00 |
| THE FIRST WORLD WAR EPHEMERA MEMENTOES AND DOCUMENTS by Maurice Rickards and Michael Moody Poor condition, ragged d/w. An extensive range of examples of both Allied and Central Powers' Proclamations, announcements, advertisements, leaflets, posters, ration cards, picture/post cards, and memorial prints. With a historical introduction by Maurice Rickards, the selection of material was made by Michael Moody of the Imperial War Museum's printed ephemera collection.1975, Jupiter Books, , 0904041212,< D-01>,31pp of text + 70pp of illustrations 10 col & 250 b/w illustrations + index, , , Subject...World War I - GeneralWeb No. 19178-01..............................£6.00 |
| THE FIRST WORLD WAR by Keith Robbins In discussing what the First World War was fought for or what the combatants gained, Professor Robbins approaches the problem from two angles. He analyses the complex political and diplomatic background to the alliances between the great powers and he also explores the mood of Europe between 1914 and 1918 by examining the experience of war fron the differing standpoints of the nations and individuals caught up in it.1993, Oxford University Press, , 0192891499,< D-01>,186pp, mass market paperback vg, , CARDSubject...World War I - GeneralWeb No. 18996-01..............................£5.00 |
| COUNTER-ATTACK AND OTHER POEMS by Siegfried Sassoon Front cover detached but present. 3rd impression. Also includes some contemporary newspaper cuttings of poems by Sassoon.1918, Heinemann, , ,< D-01>,64pp, , , CARDSubject...World War I - GeneralWeb No. 37393-01..............................£50.00 |
| THE FIRST WORLD WAR by R R Sellman No dustjacket and wear on spine edges but good study copy, ink spots on one page. The First World War in 80 page. A very useful breakdown for the student with a chronology through to the Treaty of Sevres.1965, Methuen Outlines, , ,< D-01>,80pp, maps, photographs, , , Subject...World War I - GeneralWeb No. 37288-01..............................£5.00 |
| THE INTIMATE PAPERS OF COLONEL HOUSE by C Seymour These two volumes deal with the period from the entry of the United States into World War I. House was an intimate and close adviser of Woodrow Wilson. Sent on missions to Europe prior to US entry into the war, he had close contact with the European leaders. He was appointed to head the US War Mission to Europe and closely involved in the Versaille Treaty. These volumes show the inner-workings of the American Government during WWI. Presented in green boards, lightened in patches, with spines a little faded, gilt titles and bright gilt vignette on top board.1926, Houghton Mifflin, , ,< D-01>,2 volumes - xi + 453 & ix + 552pp, ills, ex-convent library, boards marked ow g, , Subject...World War I - GeneralWeb No. 25936-01..............................£25.00 |
| DOUGLAS HAIG: WAR DIARIES AND LETTERS 1914-1918 by Gary Sheffield Editor and John Bourne Editor The war diaries of Douglas Haig, Commander-in-Chief of the British Army on the Western Front beginning with the tentative days of the British Expeditionary Force in July-August 1914. They end after the Armistice in November 1918.2005, Weidenfeld & Nicolson, , 0297847023,< D-01>,550pp illustrations, Good in black boards., , Subject...World War I - GeneralWeb No. 2344-01..............................£8.00 |
| THE FIRST WORLD WAR: A PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY by (Editor) Laurence Stallings Signs of wear, splitting at rear hinge, and darkening edges reflecting age and use. A pictorial record of World War I published for the Daily Express from contemporary photos, many of which, at the time of publication, had not been seen before. Not compiled from any particular perspective, the book represents the military and civilians from all sides.1934, Heinemann, , ,< D-01>,vii + 307pp, 450 photos, large format, Black boards rubbed ow good, , Subject...World War I - GeneralWeb No. 843-01..............................£9.00 |
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