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World War I - General Section
'The Great War', the war to end wars - or so it was thought!  A period of rapid technical advancement, with the development of tanks, massive guns & poison gas. The airplane came into its own & Millions died on the battlefields of Europe to secure final Allied victory - a hollow victory  which ultimately led to the emergence of the Nazi evil in Germany     
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A SHORT HISTORY OF THE GREAT WAR
by A F Pollard

A concise history of World War I written from the perspective of the mid 1920s. The next World War was not yet looming over Europe, even though its seeds were being sown in the Weimar Republic.

1926, Methuen, , ,< D-01>,vii + 411pp, maps, reading copy, ,
Subject...World War I - General
Web No. 24435-01..............................£8.00 

IN SEARCH OF WILLIE PATTERSON
by Fred Reid

The author focuses on his grandfather, Willie Patterson. Born in 1883, Willie grew up in a notorious slum district of Glasgow. After leaving school he worked for a time as a labourer and then joined the British army. He served in Ireland and India until 1910 and saw distinguished service in the East African campaign of the First World War. Willie won the Military Medal for 'conspicuous gallantry in action and devotion to duty'.

2002, Cualann Press, , 0953503674,< D-01>,159pp, numerous b/w illustrations, New in card cover, , CARD
Subject...World War I - General
Web No. 33742-01..............................£5.00 

TUESDAY 4 AUGUST 1914
by Ian Ribbons

An hour by hour account of the day Britain declared war on Germany. Describes happenings not only in the UK, but also in Germany, France, the Mediterranean, Belgium and the United States. Not described as a children's book but its format could be classed as a student narrative. Fair. Ex library copy usual stamps and marking. Reference copy only.

1970, Oxford University Press, , 0192731173,< D-01>,80pp, drawings, Covers worn. Reading copy., ,
Subject...World War I - General
Web No. 35965-01..............................£6.00 

THE FIRST WORLD WAR EPHEMERA MEMENTOES AND DOCUMENTS
by Maurice Rickards and Michael Moody

Poor condition, ragged d/w. An extensive range of examples of both Allied and Central Powers' Proclamations, announcements, advertisements, leaflets, posters, ration cards, picture/post cards, and memorial prints. With a historical introduction by Maurice Rickards, the selection of material was made by Michael Moody of the Imperial War Museum's printed ephemera collection.

1975, Jupiter Books, , 0904041212,< D-01>,31pp of text + 70pp of illustrations 10 col & 250 b/w illustrations + index, , ,
Subject...World War I - General
Web No. 19178-01..............................£6.00 

THE FIRST WORLD WAR
by Keith Robbins

In discussing what the First World War was fought for or what the combatants gained, Professor Robbins approaches the problem from two angles. He analyses the complex political and diplomatic background to the alliances between the great powers and he also explores the mood of Europe between 1914 and 1918 by examining the experience of war fron the differing standpoints of the nations and individuals caught up in it.

1993, Oxford University Press, , 0192891499,< D-01>,186pp, mass market paperback vg, , CARD
Subject...World War I - General
Web No. 18996-01..............................£5.00 

COUNTER-ATTACK AND OTHER POEMS
by Siegfried Sassoon

Front cover detached but present. 3rd impression. Also includes some contemporary newspaper cuttings of poems by Sassoon.

1918, Heinemann, , ,< D-01>,64pp, , , CARD
Subject...World War I - General
Web No. 37393-01..............................£50.00 

THE FIRST WORLD WAR
by R R Sellman

No dustjacket and wear on spine edges but good study copy, ink spots on one page. The First World War in 80 page. A very useful breakdown for the student with a chronology through to the Treaty of Sevres.

1965, Methuen Outlines, , ,< D-01>,80pp, maps, photographs, , ,
Subject...World War I - General
Web No. 37288-01..............................£5.00 

THE INTIMATE PAPERS OF COLONEL HOUSE
by C Seymour

These two volumes deal with the period from the entry of the United States into World War I. House was an intimate and close adviser of Woodrow Wilson. Sent on missions to Europe prior to US entry into the war, he had close contact with the European leaders. He was appointed to head the US War Mission to Europe and closely involved in the Versaille Treaty. These volumes show the inner-workings of the American Government during WWI. Presented in green boards, lightened in patches, with spines a little faded, gilt titles and bright gilt vignette on top board.

1926, Houghton Mifflin, , ,< D-01>,2 volumes - xi + 453 & ix + 552pp, ills, ex-convent library, boards marked ow g, ,
Subject...World War I - General
Web No. 25936-01..............................£25.00 

DOUGLAS HAIG: WAR DIARIES AND LETTERS 1914-1918
by Gary Sheffield Editor and John Bourne Editor

The war diaries of Douglas Haig, Commander-in-Chief of the British Army on the Western Front beginning with the tentative days of the British Expeditionary Force in July-August 1914. They end after the Armistice in November 1918.

2005, Weidenfeld & Nicolson, , 0297847023,< D-01>,550pp illustrations, Good in black boards., ,
Subject...World War I - General
Web No. 2344-01..............................£8.00 

THE FIRST WORLD WAR: A PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY
by (Editor) Laurence Stallings

Signs of wear, splitting at rear hinge, and darkening edges reflecting age and use. A pictorial record of World War I published for the Daily Express from contemporary photos, many of which, at the time of publication, had not been seen before. Not compiled from any particular perspective, the book represents the military and civilians from all sides.

1934, Heinemann, , ,< D-01>,vii + 307pp, 450 photos, large format, Black boards rubbed ow good, ,
Subject...World War I - General
Web No. 843-01..............................£9.00 

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