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Condición: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condición: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,950grams, ISBN:9781859960820. …

Condición: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,950grams, ISBN:9781859960820. …

Condición: New. SB 2003 reprint of original, 505ppPublished Price £22 This book is a very important text for any student of the development of the machine gun, and contains details of the history of this weapon from its inception to the mid-ppoint of the First World War. The evolution of the machine gun is detailed, followed by examples of the use of the weapon in war, and particularly in the Russo-Japanese War.Tactics are examined in detail, both from the historical point of view and tactics of the First World War, an important part of the book. Training is covered, particularly from the British Army side, and the relevant chapter has much of great value in it.Perhaps the most important part of the book however is the examination of the machine guns of the armies then at war. There is in addition a complete chapter on machine guns in the German Army, which is of specific importance to any study of the tactics on the western front.The book is illustrated with a series of good photographs and a number of line drawings of both early and current machine guns, and there is also a large scale drawing of the Vickers gun. Book.…

Soft cover. Condición: New. New. Pristine, unmarked. 85 pages of illustrations. Facsimile reprint of 1916 edition. // shipped carefully packed in a sturdy box.

Paperback or Softback. Condición: New. Book of the Machine Gun 1917. Book.

Paperback. Condición: New.

Condición: New.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condición: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,850grams, ISBN:9780415607698. …

Condición: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,950grams, ISBN.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. 1st Edition. Likely First Edition, title page dated 1917 with no additional printings listed. Tightly bound in red cloth with gold titles. Moderate edge and shelf wear and slight fading to the spine, remains Very Good. The contents include numerous B/W photos and a number of technical fold-out diagrams. Minor toning and occasional spotting to the pages, otherwise unmarked. No dust jacket.…

Soft cover. Condición: Fair. A fair softcover copy with creased and rubbed covers along with page end marks. The spine is straight, the binding is tight and the text is bright and clean. Please see photos.

Condición: New. In English.

Condición: New. 2003. paperback. . . . . .

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Paperback in very good condition. Reprint of the 1917 original. Minor edgewear, no other notable flaws. AD. Used.

Condición: New. 2003. paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Condición: New. pp. 256 Index.

Condición: New.

Condición: New. pp. 256, Abbreviations.

Paperback. Condición: Brand New. 444 pages. 8.50x5.67x1.26 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating history of the machine gun, tracing its evolution from a crude, experimental weapon to a formidable force on the battlefield. It explores the challenges and triumphs of early machine gun development, highlighting the inventors and innovations that shaped its trajectory. The narrative underscores the resistance of military conservatism to adopting and effectively utilizing the machine gun, despite its proven capabilities in various conflicts. The book sheds light on the tactical misconceptions that hampered the machine gun's integration into modern warfare, emphasizing the need for a dedicated approach to training and strategy. By examining the machine gun's impact on warfare, this book reveals the transformative power of technology and the evolving nature of military strategy. The insights offered provide a valuable understanding of how innovation and adaptation shape the course of history, leaving a lasting legacy on the art of war. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Hardcover - clean, no marks, clean inside, no dj - from a private collection - This book is a very important text for any student of the development of the machine gun, and contains details of the history of this weapon from its inception to the mid-ppoint of the First World War. The evolution of the machine gun is detailed, followed by examples of the use of the wepon in war, and particularly in the Russo-Japanese War. Tactics are examined in detail, both from the historical point of view and tactics of the First World War, an important part of the book.…

Paperback. Condición: New.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Light red hardcover shows wear at edges with soiling and spotting. Spine is faded as is top of back cover. The edges are lightly tanned/foxed. Edges of 4 plates or fold out diagrams are tanned/foxed. One plate extends past the edges of pages. 84 photographs/ fold out diagrams. …

Condición: Very good. 1934, London, Seeley, Service & Co. Limited, pp383, black and white illustrations and fold out map, original beige cloth.

Condición: New.

Condición: New.

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. No Jacket. 1st Edition. The Book of the Machine Gun by F. V Longstaff and A. Hilliard Atteridge. Publisher: London: H. Rees, ltd, 1917, FIRST EDITION. Ex-reference library hardback, no jacket with usual library stamps and markings. A well worn reading copy. Red cloth boards with gilt initials and design to front cover. Spine has been repaired/replaced with blue cloth and titles written on with black ink. B&W plates within text plus (84) plates at rear including 14 fold-out diagrams creased and with library stamps. 10 Plates are missing (13-16, 21-22, 37-38, 57,59). Tanning and foxing to endpapers and page edges. Article adhered to inside of rear board.…

Condición: New. Brand New ! Fast Delivery This is an International Edition and ship within 24-48 hours. Deliver by FedEx and Dhl, & Aramex, UPS, & USPS and we do accept APO and PO BOX Addresses. Order can be delivered worldwide within 6-10 days and we do have flat rate for up to 2LB. Extra shipping charges will be requested if the Book weight is more than 5 LB. This Item May be shipped from India, United states & United Kingdom. Depending on your location and availability.…