WORLD WAR ONE

AN AUSTRALIAN AT GALLIPOLI AN AUSTRALIAN AT GALLIPOLI 2
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AN AUSTRALIAN AT GALLIPOLI

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At the outbreak of the 1914 war, Wally and Roy are among the first to enlist. But their great adventure soon turns to disaster. They find themselves trapped in a struggle against a formidable enemy, hostile terrain, fleas, cold and disease.
1917 Canadians in Combat: Vimy, Lens and the Mining Basin 1917 Canadians in Combat: Vimy, Lens and the Mining Basin 2
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It was in April 1917 that, for the first time, the Canadian infantry divisions were grouped together within a single army corps. This corps achieved a major early success by capturing Vimy Ridge on 9 April 1917 (and in the days that followed). This victory marked the birth of Canadian national identity through a glorious feat of arms.
JEAN-CORENTIN CARRE, THE CHILD SOLDIER T2 - 1916-1917 JEAN-CORENTIN CARRE, THE CHILD SOLDIER T2 - 1916-1917 2
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« Death always prowls around us — it is our daily reality. In a few days, we head to Verdun, which is to say the slaughterhouse! Mother, should misfortune befall me, should I be killed, which can happen to anyone, I will tell you what must be done with my body. »Jean-Corentin Carré, 1916.
MILITARY AERONAUTICS 1914–1918 MILITARY AERONAUTICS 1914–1918 2
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This book describes the traditions and insignia of the first wings of what would become the French Air Force. « On 2 August 1914, France had 23 escadrilles and 138 aircraft. Four years later, 619 escadrilles had been created "administratively" for 371 operational units. More than 54,000 aircraft had been built … and 17,000 pilots trained »
Study of Fire Against Aerial Targets - Confidential Report 1917 Study of Fire Against Aerial Targets - Confidential Report 1917 2
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Study of fire against aerial targets by Captain Lévy — 1917 Confidential report on the origins of anti-aircraft artillery (A.A.). Numbered copy 300. Includes a note from the General Staff. RARE
THE FRENCH ARMY OF 1914
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  OUT OF PRINT - COLLECTOR'S ITEM This work paints a colourful picture — perhaps too colourful given the first weeks of the conflict — of the French army in August 1914. A concise vademecum for newcomers who will discover the uniforms of "the finest army in Europe" — if not the most powerful — and for enthusiasts who will have a clear, simple and...
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