The First Blitz in 100 Objects (Hardcover)

Ian Castle

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Sprache: Englisch

Verlag: Pen & Sword Books Ltd, Barnsley, 2020

1526732890 / 9781526732897

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Hardcover. The First World War ushered in many new and increasingly deadly weapons, along with strategies for using them. No more so than Germany's sustained aerial bombing campaign against Britain, which opened an entirely new theatre of war the Home Front. It was a shocking awakening to 20th Century warfare for the military and civilians alike. The centenary commemorations of the war, ending in 2018, brought renewed attention to this campaign, so often hidden in the shadow of the Blitz of the Second World War. Many Britons heard, some for the first time, how taking on the German airships and aeroplanes in this First Blitz laid the ground rules for how the nation would face up to and ultimately defeat that later aerial campaign. There are still fascinating glimpses of this first air campaign to be found in the streets of our towns and cities. Often unnoticed, each tells its own dramatic tale of death and destruction, or maybe of heroism and narrow escapes. In museums the length and breadth of Britain there are tantalising reminders of the air raids, from complete aircraft that defended this country to relics of great Zeppelins that initially brought terror to the British population but ultimately were doomed to become nothing more than great heaps of burnt and twisted wreckage. This first-time assault from the air both terrified and fascinated our forebears. Unexpectedly, a significant trade in air raid souvenirs developed, from postcards of wrecked houses and bomb craters to china models of Zeppelins and their bombs, and pieces of Zeppelin wreckage too. And amongst the 100 Objects brought together in this book, there can also be found tales of resilience and determination as well as humour, which all have their place in the story of this First Blitz. Whether you choose to read this book in the comfort of your own home or are encouraged to get out and explore the visible heritage of this dramatic time in Britain's history, spare a thought for the courage and sacrifice displayed by those on both sides who played their part in the story it tells. AUTHOR: Ian Castle began writing military history over thirty years ago but for the last twelve years has focused on Germany's First World War air raids against Britain. Initially exploring the London raids, his later research extended to include attacks across the whole country. He is currently working on a three-volume history of the raids. In addition to writing books, Ian regularly contributes articles to magazines and journals and has been involved in a number of television documentaries detailing this early air campaign. 350 colour illustrations A unique collection of items that between them reveal the story and development of the German air raids on Britain in the First World War. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Titel
The First Blitz in 100 Objects (Hardcover)
Autor
Ian Castle
Verlag
Pen & Sword Books Ltd, Barnsley
Veröffentlichungsjahr
2020
Zustand
new
Einband
Hardcover
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN-10
1526732890
ISBN-13
9781526732897

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