In forming the RAF on 1 April 1918, Britain created the world’s first independent air service. First published in 1986, more than 65 years after the event, the decision remained poorly understood, this title presented the first detailed analysis of its creation, shedding new light on the process by which Britain entered the air age.
In forming the RAF on 1 April 1918, Britain created the world’s first independent air service. First published in 1986, more than 65 years after the...
This book, first published in 1988, is not simply a critique of Haig’s command in the war, but an exploration into his personality. Close attention to his early life and career reveals him as a creature of his society, a man who mirrored both the virtues and the faults of Edwardian Britain.
This book, first published in 1988, is not simply a critique of Haig’s command in the war, but an exploration into his personality. Close attention ...
Britain’s vast losses of men in the first world war produced a revulsion against conscription. Originally published in 1972, Peter Dennis here describes how conscription was introduced once more in 1939, when pressure from within Britain and from France forced the British Government to reverse its position.
Britain’s vast losses of men in the first world war produced a revulsion against conscription. Originally published in 1972, Peter Dennis here descr...
Originally published in 1984, this book tells the story of sixteen of Australia’s most eminent military men, as they performed under the stress of strategy-making and in the heat of battle. This roll-call of some of Australia’s greatest warriors presents a fascinating picture of the realities of war at the top.
Originally published in 1984, this book tells the story of sixteen of Australia’s most eminent military men, as they performed under the stress of s...
The twentieth century was dominated by war and by preparations for war in a way that is unparalleled in history. Originally published in 1988, this book highlights key themes of warfare throughout the world and emphasizes the gulf between the theory of war and its practice.
The twentieth century was dominated by war and by preparations for war in a way that is unparalleled in history. Originally published in 1988, this bo...
Originally published in 1989, this is an empirical study of the impact of global war on the expansion and shaping of nation-states. Individual chapters examine the effects of such wars, and the preparation for them, on debt financing, expansion, military spending, welfare spending, GNP and domestic violence.
Originally published in 1989, this is an empirical study of the impact of global war on the expansion and shaping of nation-states. Individual chapter...
Since it was first published in 1982, this title had become the standard reference for anyone interested in Australia’s participation in the Second World War, this edition was originally published in 1992. The book presents the remarkable, full story of the political battles behind the military battles.
Since it was first published in 1982, this title had become the standard reference for anyone interested in Australia’s participation in the Second ...
First published in 1976, the theme running through this book is the problem of civil-military relations and how this has been faced in Canada in the 19th century, in the defence of India in the 19th century and in the First World War and post-war period in Great Britain and Hungary.
First published in 1976, the theme running through this book is the problem of civil-military relations and how this has been faced in Canada in the 1...
Originally published in 1957, the original blurb starts: ‘From these studies of the secret diplomacy surrounding the entry of Turkey and Italy into the First World War, emerges a picture of the complex machinery behind the obvious wheels of international politics. ...'
Originally published in 1957, the original blurb starts: ‘From these studies of the secret diplomacy surrounding the entry of Turkey and Italy into ...
The early history of British aerial defence development is one of misdirection and delusion. World War I was a major catalyst and it was during that war that many patterns are well established. First published in 1976, this work explores these origins and stresses the interaction between various diverse segments of English society.
The early history of British aerial defence development is one of misdirection and delusion. World War I was a major catalyst and it was during that ...
