Editore: Combined Books, 1996
ISBN 10: 0938289446 ISBN 13: 9780938289449
Da: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good.
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Editore: Pennsylvania: Combined Books, ()., 1996
Da: Lighthouse Books, ABAA, Dade City, FL, U.S.A.
Octavo, black cloth & blue boards (hardcover), gilt letters, 249 pp + ads. Fine in a Fine dust jacket. From dust jacket: The skies over Europe during World War I saw a uniquely modern contest for tactical and technological supremacy. Each new strategy or invention by the Allies or Central Powers quickly brought a deadly response from the other. Each innovation was tested in the air by combat pilots who were gambling with their lives. At times with a life expectancy of only 21 flying days, the pilots became the most enduring legend of the war. Eric and Jane Lawson present a unique treatment of the air actions of World War I as a single grand campaign, with the balance of power shifting back and forth with each new weapon or tactic. World War I broke out in August 1914, only 11 years after the Wright brothers' first airplane flight. The warring nations assembled makeshift air forces of civilian aircraft flown by amateur pilots, largely for reconnaissance purposes. by the end of 1915 haphazard observation, hand-dropped bombs, and pilots occasionally shooting at each other with carbines had begun to give way to specialized air squadrons, specially designed aircraft, bomb racks, aerial cameras and mounted machine guns. By war's end long-range bombing, rudimentary aircraft carriers, rocket- and cannon-armed planes, radios, ground-attack tactics, and other features of modern warfare had made an appearance. Eric and Jane Lawson maintain a focus on the human dimension of the conflict. The most important commanders and pilots are examined, as well as ground-breaking coverage of the first African-American combat pilot, the first women to fly military missions, and Fiorello LaGuardia's days as an Italian bombardier. Billy Mitchell's image as an advocate of air power is balanced with a detailed account of his role in the St. Mihiel offensive, in which he assembled the war's largest air armada, made up of American, British, French, and even Italian aircraft. The First Air Campaign features a fast-paced narrative supplemented by detailed information on unit organization and aircraft performance and innovative new maps illustrating the first attempts to apply the principles of war to aerial maneuver. Also included are unique war-timer photographs, some not seen in 75 years, and specially-prepared charts, available nowhere else, graphically portraying the ever-changing balance of air power throughout the war. Aviation, Military History, World War I, World War One, First World War, The Great War, WWI. bslic.
Editore: Da Capo Press, 2002
ISBN 10: 0306812134 ISBN 13: 9780306812132
Da: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, Regno Unito
paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The First Air Campaign: August 1914- November 1918 This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .
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Editore: Combined Books, 1996
ISBN 10: 0938289446 ISBN 13: 9780938289449
Da: Cotswold Internet Books, Cheltenham, Regno Unito
Prima edizione
First Edition. 1st US edition. Slight shelf-wear at head of dust jacket spine, otherwise a clean, bright copy Used - Very Good. VG hardback in VG dust jacket.
Editore: Combined Books, 1996
ISBN 10: 0938289446 ISBN 13: 9780938289449
Da: Southampton Books, Sag Harbor, NY, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped ($24.95 price intact). Published by Combined Books, 1996. Octavo. Black cloth over blue boards stamped in gold. Book is very good; clean with no writing or names. Sharp corners. Binding tight and pages crisp. Spine lean. Dust jacket is very good with light shelf wear and some scuffing. 249 pages. ISBN: 9780938289449. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York.
Editore: Combined Books, (Conshohocken), 1996
Da: Colophon Book Shop, ABAA, Exeter, NH, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
First Edition. First Edition. octavo, boards and cloth in dust jacket. (256)pp. Combined Books, Illustrated with photographs. Light shelf wear. octavo, boards and cloth in dust jacket.
Editore: Combined Books, (Conshohocken), 1996
Da: Colophon Book Shop, ABAA, Exeter, NH, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
First Edition. First Edition. octavo, boards and cloth in dust jacket. (256)pp. Combined Books, Illustrated with photographs. Light shelf wear. octavo, boards and cloth in dust jacket.
Editore: Norwalk, CT: The Easton Press, 1997, 1st EASTON edition, 1st Printing, Norwalk, Connecticutt, 1997
Prima edizione
Hard Cover. Condizione: Near Fine (see desciption). Leather Bound (illustratore). First Edition. ----------( 1st Printing of the First Easton Edition ) ---hardcover, leather bound with gilt decoration and lettering, silk moire endpapers, ribbon marker. raised bands on the spine, all edges gilt, visually a Fine example but there is a former owner's bookplate on the verso of the front board, no dustjacket as issued, 249 pages, b&w photos, maps ---the EASTON PRESS pamphlet issued with this book is present, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and NOT a generic photo ///NOT SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE/// ---size is approximate (generally within 1/8 inch)--- Size: 6.25w x 9.25h Inches. Not Signed.
Editore: Combined Books, (Conshohocken), 1996
Da: Colophon Book Shop, ABAA, Exeter, NH, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
First Edition. First Edition. octavo, boards and cloth in dust jacket. (256)pp. Combined Books, Illustrated with photographs. A very fine copy. octavo, boards and cloth in dust jacket.
Editore: Combined Books, (Conshohocken), 1996
Da: Colophon Book Shop, ABAA, Exeter, NH, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
First Edition. First Edition. octavo, boards and cloth in dust jacket. (256)pp. Combined Books, Illustrated with photographs. Remainder mark on bottom edge of text block, otherwise a very fine copy. octavo, boards and cloth in dust jacket.
Editore: Combined Books, (Conshohocken), 1996
Da: Colophon Book Shop, ABAA, Exeter, NH, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
First Edition. First Edition. octavo, boards and cloth in dust jacket. (256)pp. Combined Books, Illustrated with photographs. Signed by the authors on the half title: "Eric Lawson Jane N. Lawson Aug. 20, 1998". A very fine copy, jacket not price clipped. octavo, boards and cloth in dust jacket.
Editore: Da Capo Press, 1996
Da: John Hopkinson - Bookseller, Cremona, AB, Canada
Prima edizione
Soft cover. Condizione: As New. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 1st edition unread no marks.
Editore: Easton Press, 1997
Da: The Book Medley, Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Like new! black leather bound, elaborate gilt design, gilt page block. Raised bands on spine, rose colored silk end papers, matching silk ribbon page marker. Collector's edition, "The Leather-Bound Library of Military History." Collector's Notes included.
Editore: Combined Books USA 1996. ISBN 0938289446., 1996
Da: Alexander Fax Booksellers, Mawson, ACT, Australia
Hard cover dust wrapper, 248pp, b&w photos. Light wear to dw/board edges, Date and location (when & where purchased) are at top left of front fep; a very good copy. Looks at the air actions of WWI from the perspective of single grand campaign, with the balance of power shifting back and forth with each new weapon or tactic.
Editore: Easton Pr, 1997
Da: Gardner's Used Books, Inc., Tulsa, OK, U.S.A.
Leather Bound. Condizione: Good. Easton Press. leather covers. clean pages. gently used. Tulsa's largest used bookstore. Located on South Mingo Road since 1991. No-hassle return policy if not completely satisfied.
Editore: Easton Press, 1997
Da: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
Leather Bound. Condizione: Very Good. A lovely copy bound in full leather with raised bands on the spine, gilt decoration, all edges gilt, ribbon bookmark, and decorative endpapers. Shows minor wear, some rubbing and soiling to the cover.
Editore: Easton Press, 1997
Da: Visible Voice Books, Cleveland, OH, U.S.A.
Leather Bound. Condizione: Very Good. Easton Press January 1997 Binding: Novelty $NRP.
Editore: The Easton Press, Norwalk, CT, 1997
Da: Crossroad Books, Eau Claire, WI, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: No Dust Jacket. 249 pages, plus 6 pages ads. AEG. Binding very clean; gilt bright. Small, faint number at top corner of front flyleaf. Else pages clean. ; WKH13B.