Spencer Tucker

Justin D. Murphy

Laura Matysek Wood

Designed as a companion to Garland's The United States in the First World War, this alphabetically-arranged encyclopedia provides some 600 detailed entries on such subjects as the causes of the conflict, major battles and campaigns, weapons systems, diplomatic efforts to stop the slaughter, the short- sighted and ultimately disastrous peace terms, and a host of other subjects including art and literature. Also provides essays on each of the countries involved in the conflict and biographies of important figures in the war, as well as some who were affected by it and would later play a crucial role in history, including de Gaulle, Hitler, Mussolini, and Stalin. Includes ample references and a subject index. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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The European Powers in the First World War

"Military Aircraft, Origins to 1918: An Illustrated History of Their Impact" is a detailed, authoritative exploration of the role and development of military aviation, from its beginnings to the conclusion of World War I. Military history scholar Justin Murphy carefully illustrates the impact of aircraft on military warfare, examines the different types of aircraft, and includes a wealth of photographs and descriptions. Organized thematically, the work covers everything from the origins of military aviation and the impact of aircraft on World War I to the role of reconnaissance missions, auxiliary aircraft, fighters, and bombers. Each chapter highlights key individuals, advancements in aviation technology, industrial organization and aircraft production, and the influence of aircraft on military tactics and strategy. Murphy also demonstrates how aircraft contributed to the development of total war and blurred the lines that had traditionally separated combatants and noncombatants.

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