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Photographic history of the French army during the Battle of the Somme.

Photographic history of the French air force in the First World War

Featuring over 200 previously unpublished photographs, this collection captures the experiences of French soldiers during the Great War, highlighting their service conditions. It offers a graphic introduction to the history of the French army, shedding light on aspects often overlooked in English narratives of the conflict. This visual companion provides a unique perspective on the sacrifices and realities faced by these soldiers, enriching the understanding of their role in the war.

This graphic collection of first-hand accounts sheds new light on the experiences of the French army during the Great War.

Photographic history of one of the great battles of the First World War.

Eyewitness accounts never before published in English of The Great War experience of French airmen, in their own words.

ANZAC Infantryman, 1914-15: From New Guinea to Gallipoli.

During World War One the French Army was in a state of disarray, plagued by indiscipline, mutinies and desertion. The ordinary French citizens that were called upon to defend their motherland - the Poilu - were disrespected and demoralized. This title charts the history of the Poilu.

Osprey's examination of German air forces of World War I (1914-1918). The Imperial German Army Air Service of World War I grew from just 500 men in 1914 to 80,000 in 1918, inventing in the process a wholly new form of warfare. The exploits of the first fighter 'aces' have been widely celebrated, and have tended to overshadow the other, equally important branches of the fighting air forces – the reconnaissance and ground attack units, the airships and strategic bombers. This concise but fact-packed guide to both the Army and Naval Air Services – their command, organization, strength, training, support services andoperations – offers a morebalanced picture, while giving the heroes of the Jagdstaffeln their full due. Uniforms and flying clothing are described in detail, and illustrated with rare photographs and meticulous colour plates.

Many British commanders of World War II were veterans of the Great War and their attitudes to war were influenced by this and pre-war training and doctrine. This work examines these influences and the commanders' differing relationships with Churchill. schovat popis