Cavalry of the clouds : air war over Europe 1914-1918 / John Sweetman.
Cavalry of the clouds : air war over Europe 1914-1918 / John Sweetman.
Cavalry of the clouds : air war over Europe 1914-1918 / John Sweetman.
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Stroud : History Press, 2010.
Date
2010.
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N940.3/60
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English
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Physical content
224 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; 26 cm.
Contents
ch. 1 Countdown to Conflict -- ch. 2 Baptism of Fire, August-October 1914 -- ch. 3 Build-up: The First Winter -- ch. 4 Failed Offensives, 915 -- ch. 5 New Look: The Second Winter -- ch. 6 Hope and Despire, 1916 -- ch. 7 Renewed Optimism: The Third Winter -- ch. 8 Months of Setback, March-July 1917 -...
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Stroud : History Press, 2010.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
2010.
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This is undoubtedly the best history of the Royal Flying Corps on the Western Front. Beautifully reserached, it has a fine grasp of detail and shows deep understanding of the context in which these young men risked-and so often lost-their lives. Professor Richard Holmes CBETD --
After leaving Posrtsmouth Grammar School, John Sweetman read Modern History at Brasenose College, Oxford, and went on to complete a PhD on The Oringins of the RAF at King's College, London. Former Head of Defence and International Affairs at The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, he lives in Camberley, Surrey. --Book Jacket....
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Cavalry of the clouds : air war over Europe 1914-1918 / John Sweetman.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 215-218) and index.
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N940.3/60
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0752455036
9780752455037
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940.3
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991020272699702626
