Download or read book En L Air WWI Centenary Series written by Bert Hall and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2020-10-16 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ""This book is the amazing story, told in his own words, of an American who fought in the French Army from the Second day after the war was declared in 1914 until the present time. His service included also special duty on the Russian front. The title, ""En L'Air,"" familiar to many American readers, is the command given aviators in the French Army to leave the ground on the duty to which r=they have been assigned."" This book is part of the World War One Centenary series; creating, collating and reprinting new and old works of poetry, fiction, autobiography and analysis. The series forms a commemorative tribute to mark the passing of one of the world's bloodiest wars, offering new perspectives on this tragic yet fascinating period of human history. Each publication also includes brand new introductory essays and a timeline to help the reader place the work in its historical context.

Download or read book The Way of the Air Wwi Centenary Series written by Edgar Charles Middleton and published by . This book was released on 2014-07-10 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ""The Idea of this little book is to give as clear and graphic description of modern aviation as circumstances will permit; of the new, heroic race of men to which flying has given birth; of the conditions under, and the elements in, which their work is carried out, and the difficulties and dangers they have to encounter."" This book is part of the World War One Centenary series; creating, collating and reprinting new and old works of poetry, fiction, autobiography and analysis. The series forms a commemorative tribute to mark the passing of one of the world's bloodiest wars, offering new perspectives on this tragic yet fascinating period of human history. Each publication also includes brand new introductory essays and a timeline to help the reader place the work in its historical context.

Download or read book George Guynemer Knight of the Air WWI Centenary Series written by Henry Bordeaux and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2020-09-17 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1918, this work describes the life of the French pilot and fighter ace George Guynemer. ""The biography which I have attempted to write seeks the soul for its object rather than the motor: and the soul, too, has its wings."" This book is part of the World War One Centenary series; creating, collating and reprinting new and old works of poetry, fiction, autobiography and analysis. The series forms a commemorative tribute to mark the passing of one of the world's bloodiest wars, offering new perspectives on this tragic yet fascinating period of human history. Each publication also includes brand new introductory essays and a timeline to help the reader place the work in its historical context.

Download or read book An Explorer in the Air Service Wwi Centenary Series written by Hiram Jr. Bingham and published by . This book was released on 2014-07-10 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book is a record of observations made during those two years (1917-1919), and is concerned chiefly with aviation training. It is hoped that it will be of interest to those who were in the Air Service and their friends, besides being of assistance to future students of military aeronautics. To many of the pilots it may explain the reasons for some of the sufferings which they endured. It may also serve as a warning of the evil of unpreparedness. Nearly all of the errors, mistakes, and delays to which it refers might have been avoided, had the American people insisted on having their representatives in Congress make suitable preparation for an adequate army and a wee-equipped Air Service in the event of our being thrown into the World War." This book is part of the World War One Centenary series; creating, collating and reprinting new and old works of poetry, fiction, autobiography and analysis. The series forms a commemorative tribute to mark the passing of one of the world's bloodiest wars, offering new perspectives on this tragic yet fascinating period of human history. Each publication also includes brand new introductory essays and a timeline to help the reader place the work in its historical context.

Download or read book The Lafayette Flying Corps Volume 1 WWI Centenary Series written by James Norman Hall and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-10-05 with total page 864 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "It seemed necessary that some record of the accomplishment of the Lafayette Corps be set down, not only for the pleasure of the men who were a part of it, but the others in later days might not forget these volunteers who were among the first Americans to go to the aid of France at a time of great need." This book is part of the World War One Centenary series; creating, collating and reprinting new and old works of poetry, fiction, autobiography and analysis. The series forms a commemorative tribute to mark the passing of one of the world's bloodiest wars, offering new perspectives on this tragic yet fascinating period of human history. Each publication also includes brand new introductory essays and a timeline to help the reader place the work in its historical context.

Download or read book Air Men O War Wwi Centenary Series written by William M. Russel and published by . This book was released on 2014-07-10 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "It has been my endeavour throughout these tales not only to chronicle some of the wonderful work done in the air, but also to show the connection between it and that of the armies on the ground, the assistance rendered in so many ways by the air arm, and its value in a battle and in a campaign. I hope that my stories may show something of the skill and daring of the air men and-what is less well known to the public-how much they are doing to save the lives and cut down the casualties of the men on the ground, and to help our arms to victory." This book is part of the World War One Centenary series; creating, collating and reprinting new and old works of poetry, fiction, autobiography and analysis. The series forms a commemorative tribute to mark the passing of one of the world's bloodiest wars, offering new perspectives on this tragic yet fascinating period of human history. Each publication also includes brand new introductory essays and a timeline to help the reader place the work in its historical context.

Download or read book Winged Warfare WWI Centenary Series written by William A. Bishop and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2020-10-16 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Here for the first time is presented the thrilling personal narrative of a living champion of the air-the self-told story of Major William A. Bishop, of Canada and the British Royal Flying Corps." This book is part of the World War One Centenary series; creating, collating and reprinting new and old works of poetry, fiction, autobiography and analysis. The series forms a commemorative tribute to mark the passing of one of the world's bloodiest wars, offering new perspectives on this tragic yet fascinating period of human history. Each publication also includes brand new introductory essays and a timeline to help the reader place the work in its historical context.

Download or read book Sky Fighters of France WWI Centenary Series written by Lieutenant Henry Farre and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2020-07-14 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1919, this is a work written by a French Lieutenant about his observations and experiences of aerial warfare during the First World War. This book is part of the World War One Centenary series; creating, collating and reprinting new and old works of poetry, fiction, autobiography and analysis. The series forms a commemorative tribute to mark the passing of one of the world's bloodiest wars, offering new perspectives on this tragic yet fascinating period of human history. Each publication also includes brand new introductory essays and a timeline to help the reader place the work in its historical context.

Download or read book General Bramble WWI Centenary Series written by André Maurois and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-03-11 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This early work by André Maurois was originally published in 1921 and we are now republishing it as part of our WWI Centenary Series. 'General Bramble' is a cute comic work and a sequel to 'The Silence of Colonel Bramble'. It is translated from the original French by Jules Castier and Ronald Boswell. This book is part of the World War One Centenary series; creating, collating and reprinting new and old works of poetry, fiction, autobiography and analysis. The series forms a commemorative tribute to mark the passing of one of the world's bloodiest wars, offering new perspectives on this tragic yet fascinating period of human history. Each publication also includes brand new introductory essays and a timeline to help the reader place the work in its historical context.

Download or read book An Airman s Outings Wwi Centenary Series written by Alan Bott and published by . This book was released on 2014-07-10 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This volume, one of the first books on fighting in the air, is written by a fighting airman. The Author depicts the daily life of a flying officer in France, simply and with perfect truth; indeed he describes heroic deeds with such moderation and absence of exaggeration that the reader will scarcely realise that these stories are part of the annals of a squadron which for a time held a record in the heaviness of its losses." This book is part of the World War One Centenary series; creating, collating and reprinting new and old works of poetry, fiction, autobiography and analysis. The series forms a commemorative tribute to mark the passing of one of the world's bloodiest wars, offering new perspectives on this tragic yet fascinating period of human history. Each publication also includes brand new introductory essays and a timeline to help the reader place the work in its historical context.

Download or read book Practical Flying Complete Course of Flying Instruction WWI Centenary Series written by W. G. McMinnies and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2020-12-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ""The Royal Air Force is in the throes of creation, and the strong individualities of the Royal Naval Air Service and the Royal Flying Corps are in the course of fusion. It is the work of a Royal Naval Air Service officer, and besides being a valuable addition to existing official publications, it reveals to the pilots of the Royal Flying Corps the principles and methods of the Service with which they are to share a glorious future."" This book is part of the World War One Centenary series; creating, collating and reprinting new and old works of poetry, fiction, autobiography and analysis. The series forms a commemorative tribute to mark the passing of one of the world's bloodiest wars, offering new perspectives on this tragic yet fascinating period of human history. Each publication also includes brand new introductory essays and a timeline to help the reader place the work in its historical context.

Download or read book Mr Punch s History of the Great War WWI Centenary Series written by Charles L. Graves and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-03-10 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This early work by Charles L. Graves was originally published in 1919 and we are now republishing it as part of our WWI Centenary Series. 'Mr. Punch's History of the Great War' is a classic work of intelligent and witty satire. It is complete with wonderful cartoon illustrations and tells the story of Mr. Punch's exploits during the Great War. This is perfect for anyone with a love of the 'Punch' series. This book is part of the World War One Centenary series; creating, collating and reprinting new and old works of poetry, fiction, autobiography and analysis. The series forms a commemorative tribute to mark the passing of one of the world's bloodiest wars, offering new perspectives on this tragic yet fascinating period of human history. Each publication also includes brand new introductory essays and a timeline to help the reader place the work in its historical context.

Download or read book Go Get Em Wwi Centenary Series written by William Jr. Wellman and published by . This book was released on 2014-07-10 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The true adventures of an American Aviator of the Lafayette Flying Corps who was the only Yankee flyer fighting over General Pershing's boys of the Rainbow Division in Lorraine when they first went "Over the top." This book is part of the World War One Centenary series; creating, collating and reprinting new and old works of poetry, fiction, autobiography and analysis. The series forms a commemorative tribute to mark the passing of one of the world's bloodiest wars, offering new perspectives on this tragic yet fascinating period of human history. Each publication also includes brand new introductory essays and a timeline to help the reader place the work in its historical context.

Download or read book The Way of the Eagle Wwi Centenary Series written by Charles J. Biddle and published by . This book was released on 2014-07-10 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1919, this work, written by an American Airman, tells of his experiences during the First World War with the Lafayette Escadrille and the American Expeditionary Forces. This book is part of the World War One Centenary series; creating, collating and reprinting new and old works of poetry, fiction, autobiography and analysis. The series forms a commemorative tribute to mark the passing of one of the world's bloodiest wars, offering new perspectives on this tragic yet fascinating period of human history. Each publication also includes brand new introductory essays and a timeline to help the reader place the work in its historical context.

Download or read book The Sherwood Foresters in the Great War 1914 1919 WWI Centenary Series written by W. C. C. Weetman and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-03-10 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The book is not intended in any way to be a literary effort. All that has been attempted has been a simple narrative of our doings for the use primarily of persons connected with the Battalion. My main endeavour throughout, has been to secure accuracy, but it will be understood that in sifting the mass of material placed at my disposal, errors may have crept in. I trust, however, that these are few." This book is part of the World War One Centenary series; creating, collating and reprinting new and old works of poetry, fiction, autobiography and analysis. The series forms a commemorative tribute to mark the passing of one of the world's bloodiest wars, offering new perspectives on this tragic yet fascinating period of human history. Each publication also includes brand new introductory essays and a timeline to help the reader place the work in its historical context.

Download or read book Bullets Billets WWI Centenary Series written by Bruce Bairnsfather and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-03-10 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Down South, in the Valley of the Somme, far from the spots recorded in this book, I began to write this story. In billets it was. I strolled across the old farmyard and into the wood beyond. Sitting by a gurgling little stream, I began, with the aid of a notebook and a pencil, to record the joys and sorrows of my first six months in France. I do not claim any unique quality for these experiences. Many thousands have had the same. I have merely, by request, made a record of my times out there, in the way that they appeared to me." This book is part of the World War One Centenary series; creating, collating and reprinting new and old works of poetry, fiction, autobiography and analysis. The series forms a commemorative tribute to mark the passing of one of the world's bloodiest wars, offering new perspectives on this tragic yet fascinating period of human history. Each publication also includes brand new introductory essays and a timeline to help the reader place the work in its historical context.

Download or read book Above the Battle Wwi Centenary Series written by Vivian Drake and published by . This book was released on 2014-07-10 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1918, this work describes the experiences of a serviceman in the Royal Flying Corps during the Great War. It contains fantastic first hand accounts of aviation training, bomb raids, and much more, and is an excellent book for anyone with an interest in the First World War and military aviation in general. This book is part of the World War One Centenary series; creating, collating and reprinting new and old works of poetry, fiction, autobiography and analysis. The series forms a commemorative tribute to mark the passing of one of the world's bloodiest wars, offering new perspectives on this tragic yet fascinating period of human history. Each publication also includes brand new introductory essays and a timeline to help the reader place the work in its historical context.