Aircraft of World War I, 1914-1918 (Essential Aircraft Identification Guide)

Herris, Jack

ISBN 10: 1906626669 / ISBN 13: 9781906626662

Published by Casemate Publishers, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Aircraft of World War I, 1914-1918 (Essential Aircraft Identification Guide)
• Publisher: Casemate Publishers
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1906626669
• ISBN 13: 9781906626662
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Illustrated with detailed artworks of combat aircraft and their markings, 'The Essential Aircraft Identification Guide: Aircraft of WWI' is a comprehensive study of the aircraft that fought in the Great War of 1914–18. Arranged chronologically by theater of war and campaign, this book offers a complete organizational breakdown of the units on all the fronts, including the Eastern and Italian Fronts. Each campaign includes a compact history of the role and impact of aircraft on the course of the conflict, as well as orders of battle, lists of commanders and campaign aces such as Manfred von Richtofen, Eddie Rickenbacker, Albert Ball and many more.

About the Author

Jack Herris is a former US Navy aviator with a degree in aeronautical engineering. A noted aviation historian specializing in World War I aircraft. He contributes regularly to Over the Front, the journal of the League of World War I Aviation Historians, as well as other publications. He is the author of several books including Pfalz Aircraft WWI and SPAD Two-Seaters of WWI.