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A high-interest, highly visual introduction to key military machines.

Table of Contents

• 1: Introduction
• 2: 18-Pounder
• 3: Airship
• 4: Armoured Car
• 5: Barbed Wire
• 6: Battleship
• 7: Bayonet
• 8: Biplane
• 9: French 75MM
• 10: Gas
• 11: Grenades
• 12: Howitzer
• 13: Machine Gun
• 14: Mines
• 15: Pistols
• 16: Renault FT Tank
• 17: Rifle
• 18: Stokes Mortar
• 19: Tank
• 20: Torpedo
• 21: Triplane
• 22: Glossary
• 23: Further information
• 24: Index

About the Author

Charlie Samuels studied at the University of Oxford before beginning a career in publishing that has lasted over 20 years. He has written hundreds of articles and dozens of books for younger readers, particularly about historical, cultural and military subjects. He has also contributed to and edited many illustrated reference encyclopedias for the British and American markets. He lives in London, where his nephews and godchildren are happy to tell him how to be a better writer.

Reviews

An interesting combination of concise reliable technical specifications with eyewitness accounts and quotes from the people who used the machines. An interesting approach to engage young people who may not find history particularly enjoyable. - Parents In Touch