British Airships 1905–30

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A12=Giuseppe Rava
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aeronautical
armour armor
armoured armored fighting vehicle AFV
Artillery
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Author_Ian Castle
Author_Tony Bryan
battle
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Category=JWMV
Category=WGM
conflict
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First World War 1 I
illustrated
maps
strategy
tactic
WWI WW1
Zeppelin

Product details

  • ISBN 9781846033872
  • Weight: 200g
  • Dimensions: 182 x 246mm
  • Publication Date: 10 May 2009
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Publication City/Country: GB
  • Product Form: Paperback
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This book reveals the fascinating story of the cat and mouse duel between the airship and another pioneering form of technology – the submarine - during World War 1.

Detailed cut-away drawings reveal the design and development of the airship, during and after the war, whilst full-colour illustrations depict the airship in dramatic action shots. A tragic accident in 1930 brought the airship's military service to an end, resulting in a tiny window in which they were used and little acknowledgement over the years.

In this concise guide, Ian Castle gives deserved attention to an aeronautical wonder that for a short amount of time played a crucial service to the defence of Britain.

Ian Castle has lived in London all his life and balances writing with work in the advertising industry. He has been writing for Osprey for over 15 years. Ian regularly lectures at the National Army Museum in London and is a member of the Airship Heritage Trust.

Tony Bryan is a freelance illustrator of many years' experience. He worked for a number of years in Military Research and Development, and has a keen interest in military hardware. Tony has produced many illustrations for partworks, magazines and books, including a number of titles in the New Vanguard series.

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