First World War Weapons: 5 Minute History

Scott Addington

ISBN 10: 0752493221 / ISBN 13: 9780752493220

Published by The History Press Ltd, GB, 2014

About this Item

How much can you really find out about the Weapons of the First World War in five minutes? This handy little history book will surpass all your expectations and leave you well versed on all you wish to know, and maybe even a little bit more. What was the deadliest weapon? Why did officers refuse to carry pistols? How was gas fired at the enemy? And how successful was it? How did tanks get their name? Jam-packed with facts and first-hand accounts of the action, all woven together in an accessible way by an expert in the field, this 5 Minute History is a valuable addition to anyone's bookshelf, ready to be delved into at a moment's notice.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: First World War Weapons: 5 Minute History
• Publisher: The History Press Ltd, GB
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0752493221
• ISBN 13: 9780752493220
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

How much can you really find out about the Weapons of the First World War in five minutes? This handy little history book will surpass all your expectations and leave you well versed on all you wish to know, and maybe even a little bit more…What was the deadliest weapon?Why did officers refuse to carry pistols?How was gas fired at the enemy?And how successful was it?How did tanks get their name?Jam-packed with facts and first-hand accounts of the action, all woven together in an accessible way by an expert in the field, this 5 Minute History is a valuable addition to anyone’s bookshelf, ready to be delved into at a moment’s notice.

About the Author

Scott Addingtonis an author and historian and runs a military research website. He is the author of "Heroes: Britain's Bravest Fighters: World War One.""