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9781847348029: GERMAN RIGID AIRSHIPS: 2
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ISBN 10: 1847348025 ISBN 13: 9781847348029
Editorial: Naval and Military Press, 2009

Sinopsis

Published in February 1917 in a secret edition strictly limited to 700 copies on security grounds, this immensely detailed manual, backed up by scores of photographs, drawings, plans and diagrams, gives the reader a complete run-down on everything that British Intelligence knew about enemy Zeppelins. Based largely on the examination of two sister ’super Zeppelins’ - L31 and L33 - shot down over England, the book has chapters on evolving Zeppelin types, training and personnel; the building of Zeppelins; and their machinery and propellors; Fabric and hydrogen gas valves; bomb dropping gear; wireless telegraph apparatus; bombs, flares, guns and ammunition; bomb and machine gun sights; compasses, lifeboats, fire extinguishers and other safety equipment; and weather conditions. Although the loss of life and material damage inflicted by the Zeppelins was quite light, as a psychological weapon their effect was profound and induced near-panic, , particularly as Britain had at first no answer to them. Gradually, however, blackouts were introduced, along with searchlights ringing London and squadrons briefed to intercept and shoot down the gigantic airships. The war against the Zeppelin would be won, but before they gave way to bombers the ’Zepp’ had left an indelible mark on aviation history.

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Reseña del editor

Published in February 1917 in a secret edition strictly limited to 700 copies on security grounds, this immensely detailed manual, backed up by scores of photographs, drawings, plans and diagrams, gives the reader a complete run-down on everything that British Intelligence knew about enemy Zeppelins. Based largely on the examination of two sister 'super Zeppelins' - L31 and L33 - shot down over England, the book has chapters on evolving Zeppelin types, training and personnel; the building of Zeppelins; and their machinery and propellors; Fabric and hydrogen gas valves; bomb dropping gear; wireless telegraph apparatus; bombs, flares, guns and ammunition; bomb and machine gun sights; compasses, lifeboats, fire extinguishers and other safety equipment; and weather conditions. Although the loss of life and material damage inflicted by the Zeppelins was quite light, as a psychological weapon their effect was profound and induced near-panic, , particularly as Britain had at first no answer to them. Gradually, however, blackouts were introduced, along with searchlights ringing London and squadrons briefed to intercept and shoot down the gigantic airships. The war against the Zeppelin would be won, but before they gave way to bombers the 'Zepp' had left an indelible mark on aviation history.

Reseña del editor

Originally printed in 1922, this is the Record of Service of the Jewish race in the British and Empire Forces during the Great War.As well as an outline story of the service of British Jewry it includes:- a Roll of Honour of the Dead, showing their unit, date of death, and home addess; records of honours and awards including citations for Military Crosses; Distinguished Conduct Medals; a nominal roll of Jews serving in His Majesty's Forces.On a Regiment by Regiment basis, a photographic record of the fallen and their memorials.Also including group photographs.

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Editorial
Naval and Military Press
Año de publicación
2009
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
1847348025
ISBN 13 
9781847348029
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
336
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