Mapping the First World War / Peter Chasseaud.
Publication details: Glasgow Collins 2013 Edition: First editionDescription: 1 atlas (304 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 28 cmISBN: 9780007522200; 0007522207Other title: First World War | Subtitle on cover: Great War through maps from 1914-1918Subject(s): World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Maps | World War, 1914-1918 -- Cartography -- Maps | World War, 1914-1918 -- Occupied territories -- Maps | World War, 1914-1918 -- History -- MapsGenre/Form: Military maps. | World atlases.DDC classification: 940.4/1/0223 LOC classification: G1037. | C4 2013Summary: Follow the conflict of the World War 1 from 1914-1918 through a unique collection of historical maps, expert commentary and photographs. Published in association and including mapping from the archives of the Imperial War Museums. Over 100 maps demonstrating how the Great War was fought around the world. Types of maps featured: Small scale maps showing country boundaries and occupied territories ; Large-scale maps covering the key battles and offensives on all fronts of the war ; Trench maps showing detailed positions of the front line ; Maps from newspapers, battle planning and propaganda Key offensives covered include: The Battles of the Marne and Ypres ; Tannenberg and the Eastern Front ; Along with the maps, key historical events are described, giving an illustrated history of the war from an expert historian.| Item type | Current library | Class number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode | Item reservations |
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Fischer Hall Library Main shelves | G1037. C4 2013 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | Purchased with the support of the Nanovic Institute for European Studies. | B000384 |
Published in association with the Imperial War Museums, London.
Color maps on lining papers.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-299) and index.
Follow the conflict of the World War 1 from 1914-1918 through a unique collection of historical maps, expert commentary and photographs. Published in association and including mapping from the archives of the Imperial War Museums. Over 100 maps demonstrating how the Great War was fought around the world. Types of maps featured: Small scale maps showing country boundaries and occupied territories ; Large-scale maps covering the key battles and offensives on all fronts of the war ; Trench maps showing detailed positions of the front line ; Maps from newspapers, battle planning and propaganda Key offensives covered include: The Battles of the Marne and Ypres ; Tannenberg and the Eastern Front ; Along with the maps, key historical events are described, giving an illustrated history of the war from an expert historian.