Original 200 page landscape colour hardback book now available in PDF format (plus this digital eBook has 450 additional pages of photos and information) making 650 pages in all. This large book has full page plates of the locations, maps plus 100s of colour photos of the locations made famous by the Australians in the Great War. Descriptions are provided of the major campaigns and locations the Australians fought in. Contemporary photos of the front are also included for comparison where possible. Photos and descriptions of the 5 Divisional Memorials, the Corps memorial at Hamel, the Australian National Monument at Villers-Bretonneux and much more. Visits are made to many of the major war cemeteries as well as Amiens, Arras and Ypres (including the Menin Gate). Battlefields include the Somme, le Hamel, Mont St Quentin, Peronne, Bullecourt, Pozieres, Paschendaele, Fromelles, Messines, Notre Dame St Lorette, Hill 60 etc. In addition visits are made to the Normandy beaches, Bayeux, Caen, Brugges, Paris and the Imperial War Museum in London. A fabulous tribute to the men of the First AIF and a great research resource for anyone planning a visit to the Western Front. This ebook tours the battlefields of France and Belgium where the First AIF fought in the First World War. 100s of photos of the sites and scenes of these battlefields, the major towns and war cemetries are included along with contemporary photos and descriptions of the campaigns and battles. This large ebook has full page plates of the locations, maps plus 100s of colour photos of the locations made famous by the Australians in the Great War. Descriptions are provided of the major campaigns and locations the Australians fought in. Contemporary photos of the front are also included for comparison where possible. Also includes Photos and descriptions of the 5 Divisional Memorials, the Corps memorial at Hamel, the Australian National Monument at Villers-Bretonneux and much more. Visits are made to many of the major war cemeteries as well as Amiens, Arras and Ypres (including the Menin Gate). Battlefields include the Somme, le Hamel, Mont St Quentin, Peronne, Bullecourt, Pozieres, Paschendaele, Fromelles, Messines, Notre Dame St Lorette, Hill 60. In addition visits are made to the Normandy beaches, Bayeux, Caen, Brugges, Paris and the Imperial War Museum in London. A fabulous tribute to the men of the First AIF and a great research resource for anyone planning a visit to the Western Front. Ebook comprehensively covers: Compiegne - scene of the armistice in 1918 and the surrender of France in 1940, Amiens - scene of the desperate battle for survival in 1918, Lochnagar mine crater at la Boiselle. Pozieres, Gibralter, Windmill and Mouquet Farm, 1 Division AIF monument -scene of horrendous fighting in 1916 on the Somme, Tank Corps monument at Pozieres, Thiepval - Battle of the Somme 1916, Beaumont-Hamel, Newfoundland park - scene of Canadian sacrifice, Ulster tower - monument to the Ulster Division, Albert - Hanging Virgin, Albert Cathedral and War Museum and tunnels - main staging post of the battle of the Somme, Heilly - Somme - 1916-18 - brigade HQ of rhe 3rd Division AIF, Flers - Somme - 1916 - AIF Burial Ground - Grass lane, Guards War Cemetery - les Bouefs, Bernafey Woods British War Cemetery, Bullecourt, Reinecourt, Hendecourt - Somme 1917 - scene of 1st and 2nd battles of Bullecourt where 10,000 Australian casualties were suffered, Monument to the missing - Rue de Australiens, nr Bullecourt and Six-Ways cross roads - scene of sacrifice and a VC won Bullecourt Museum, Slouch hat monument Bullecourt, Digger monument Bullecourt, Vignacourt War Cemetery - Somme 1916, Richthofens burial site, Bertangles - Monash's HQ, Baupame - Somme 1917, Daours War Cemetery - Somme 1918, Villers Bretonneaux - Somme 1918 - Australian National Monument and War Cemetery, Villers Bretonneaux School and War Museum, Corbie - Somme 1918, Franvillers Communal Cemetery Extension - Somme 1918, Le Hamel - Somme 1918 - scene of Monash's victory - the Black Day for the German Army, Sainte Colette brickworks - Vaux Sur Somme - scene of Richthofen's demise, Bray - Somme 1918 Chipilly - Somme 1918 -Goodbye Old man monument, Sailly le Sac - Somme 1918 - 3rd Division AIF Monument, Heilly Station War cemetery - Somme, Vimy Ridge - 1917 - Len, Notre Dame de Lorette French War Cemetery, Basilica and lantern Osuary 1914-15 - scene of fierce fighting around Arras, Mont St Eloi, Ablain and Carency, Neuville St Vaast German War Cemetery, Flesquieres, Cambrai 1918 - buried tank, Arras - 1914-18 Doingt Communal War Cemetery, Tincourt War Cemetery, Hargicourt War Cemetery - Somme 1916, Peronne - Somme - 1918 and Roo de Kanga Historial de la Grand Guerre (war museum Citadel Peronne), Mont St Quentin - Somme 1918 - 2nd Division AIF memorial - Avenue des Australiens, Bellinglise - Somme 1918 - 4th Division AIF memorial - Hindenburg Line, St Quentin Canal - Somme 1918, Montbrehain British War Cemetery - scene of AIF's final action in 1918, Calvaire British War Cemetery - St Martin sur Cojuel - Somme, Bony - Somme 1918 - US War Cemetery, Ypres - Belgium 1914-18, Menin Gate - Ypres - monument to the missing, Messines Ridge - Flanders Belgium - 1917 - scene of fierce fighting by Australian and NZ forces at the Uhlan trench, Fromelles - France - 1916 - scene of 1st action by the AIF on the Western Front - tragic waste of lives, Fromelles Cobbers Monument and German bunkers, VC Corner War Cemetery, Sugarloaf, Fromelles - only mass burial site of the AIF - memorial to the missing, la Cordonnerie Farm, Fromelles and underground tunnel, War Museum Fromelles, Hitler bunker at Fromelles, Hitler at Fromelles, German Minenwefer bunker at Fromelles, Lankhof Farm Ypres and hellfire Corner, Ypres, Hill 60 Ypres - AIF Tunnellers Monument, Polygon Wood War Cemetery - 3rd Battle of Ypres - AIF 5th Division monument and NZ memorial to the missing, Passchendaele 1917 - Zonnebeke, Broodseinde, Tyne Cot War Cemetery, Canadian Monument Zonnebeke Belgium, Langemarck German War Cemetery Belgium incl Hitler's visit to the cemetery in 1940, Essex Farm, Ypres Belgium - scene of McCrae's "In Flanders Fields", Poperinghe Belgium, Toc H Club, Brugges, Belgium - medieval city, Bayeaux, Normandy - Bayeux tapestry, Bayeaux War Museum and War Cemetery, Caen and William the Conqueror's Castle - Caen was bombed into ruin in 1944 Normandy Invasion beaches France 1944: Pointe du Hoc - scene of US Rangers cliff top assault, Omaha Beach - US War Cemetery and German beach defences, Arromanches - Mulberry harbour and War Museum, Gold beach - le Hamel, Pegasus Bridge, Paris, Chunnel and London - Imperial War Museum. Months of work capturing the spirit, tragedy and achievements of the AIF in World War One. Click on thumbnail for more detail. To order the ebook and download in 5 parts(427MB) click on the Add to Cart button.

Very rare 1918 book, This large book has full page plates of Gallipoli, VC winners and a chronology of the great War. Aprox. 280 pages mostly of West Australian soldiers of the Great War, with 100s of photos and a brief history of each soldier. - A fabulous tribute to the men of the First AIF and a great geneology resource. To order the ebook and download (86MB) click on the Add to Cart button.

Western Front - A selection of photos in tribute to the ANZACs (with a focus on 1 Bn AIF areas of operation - then and now - 42 pages - downloadable PDF file - 22MB

Where the Australians Rest "Where the Australians rest: a description of many of the cemeteries overseas in which Australians, including those whose names can never now be known, are buried" (Melbourne: Department of Defence, 1920) 75pp Thirty-six b/w plates and one b/w illus Facsimile of this rare publication, easily accessible in high resolution PDF format and downloadable. Description of the Australian War Cemeteries - includes pen drawings of the cemeteries. Covers France, Belgium, Galliopoli, Malta, Egypt, Palestine and England. Updated with comparative photos of Australian War Cemeteries in Gallipoli, France and Belgium. Provided as a PDF attachment to the original book in facsimile. To order the ebook and download (123 MB) click on the Add to Cart button.

The 1st Battalion AIF - . The History of the First Battalion AIF 1914-19 - fought at Anzac, Suvla, Sari bair, Lone Pine, Pozieres, Bullecourt, Ypres, Passchendaele, Brrodseinde, Polygon Wood, Amiens, Albert, Hindenburg Line and more. Facsimile PDF eBook - 155 pages of text, maps and photos. Available in downloadable PDF form for Windows and Mac - 100MB

3rd Battalion AIF - Randwick to Hargicourt Unit History. The 3rd battalion took part in the ANZAC landing on 25 April 1915 as part of the second and third waves and served there until the evacuation in December. In August, the 3rd battalion took part in the attack on Lone Pine. In France the 3rd battalion fought at Pozieres, Ypres and on the Somme. The 3Bn AIF Unit History is available as a high quality PDF download - 200MB in 3 parts. 400 pages of text, maps and photos. Download all 3 files and unzip in one file.

The Red and White Diamond - The Official History Of The 24th Battalion AIF by Sgt WJ Harvey M.M. Published 1920. 340 pages including photos and maps. Available for immediate download (360mb). In 1915 the Battalion went ashore at Gallipoli and fought at Lone Pine. It took part in its first major offensive around Pozières and Mouquet Farm in July and August 1916. In May 1917 the battalion participated in the successful, but costly, second battle of Bullecourt. It was involved for only a single day - 3 May - but suffered almost 80 per cent casualties. Don't pay over $1000 for an original book. View the ebook easily in high definition PDF ebook format suitable for PCs or tablets.

Originally published in London: circa 1917/1918. 139pp plus bw plates and other illustrations. Contemporary stories, sketches and poetry relating to the 3rd Division by a serving member. Illustrated by Neil McBeath. With Introduction by Major-General Sir John Monash. "In response to numerous requests from the 'boys,' this brief volume of story and sketch is published. It makes no pretension to literary merit, neither is it intended to serve as a history of the Division. The indulgence of those who may read is earnestly solicited, in view of the work having been prepared amidst the trying and thrilling experiences so common to active service. The fighting history of the Australian Forces is one long series of magnificent achievements, beginning on that day of sacred and glorious memory, April 25, 1915. Ever since that wonderful test of capacity and courage the Australians have advanced from victory to victory, and have won for themselves a splendid reputation. Details of training, raids, engagements, and tactical features have been purposely omitted. The more serious aspect will be written by others. In deference to Mr. Censor, names of places and persons have been suppressed, but such omissions will not detract from the interest of the book. 'Over the Top with the Third Australian Division' is illustrative of that big-hearted, devil-may-care style of the Australians, the men who can see the brighter side of life under the most distracting circumstances and most unpromising conditions. In the pages that follow, some incidents of the life of the men may help to pass away a pleasant hour and serve as a reminder of events, past and gone, but which will ever be fresh to those whose immediate interests attach to the Third Australian Division". Downloadable ebook in PDF format (3.4MB). Immediate download available by Adding to Cart.

Unit history in downloadable PDF format (10MB). The 21st Battalion arrived in Egypt in June 1915 and proceeded to Gallipoli in late August. In early May 1917, the battalion fought at Bullecourt, and then in October participated in the 3-kilometre advance that captured Broodseinde Ridge, east of Ypres. The 21st battalion participated in the battles - Hamel, Amiens and Mont St. Quentin. The 21st could barely muster a company after the 1918 offensive. It was ordered to disband and in response, the men of the 21st mutinied on 25 September 1918. By the end of that day, the order was withdrawn, and the battalion fought its last battle at Montbrehain on 5 October. The following day it became the last Australian battalion to withdraw from active operations on the Western Front. To order the ebook and download click on the Add to Cart button.

Unit history in downloadable PDF format (160MB). The 38th Battalion - After training in both Australia and Britain, the 38th Battalion crossed to France in late November 1916. In February 1917 the 38th Battalion provided 400 troops, with a similar party from the 37th Battalion, to form a special raiding "battalion". The 38th fought in its first major battle at Messines, in Belgium, between 7-9 June 1917. It fought in another two major attacks in this sector - the battle of Broodseinde on 4 October, and the battle of Passchendaele on 12 October. It was the 38th's most costly operation of the war, resulting in 62 per cent casualties. The 38th participated in its last major action of the war between 29 September and 2 October 1918 as part of the Australian-American operation that breached the formidable defences of the Hindenburg Line along the St Quentin Canal. To order the ebook and download click on the Add to Cart button.

The 39th Battalion AIF - by Lt Col A T Patterson - 397 pages - hi definition PDF eBook format (218MB) with 36 illustrations and 11 maps. The 39th Battalion was formed on 21 February 1916 at the Ballarat Showgrounds in Victoria and drew most of its recruits from the state’s Western District. The 39th fought in its first major battle at Messines, in Belgium, between 7-9 June 1917. The 39th fought in another two major attacks in this sector - the carefully planned and executed battle of Broodseinde on 4 October, and the disastrous battle of Passchendaele on 12 October. When the German Army launched its last great offensive in the spring of 1918, the battalion was rushed south to France and played a role in turning the German drive aimed at the vital railway junction of Amiens. The 39th participated in its last major action of the war between 29 September and 2 October 1918 as part of the Australian-American operation that breached the formidable defences of the Hindenburg Line along the St Quentin Canal. A fine Unit history, download now.

The 41st Battalion was raised in February 1916 with recruits from Brisbane, northern Queensland and the northern rivers district of New South Wales. When the German Army launched its last great offensive in March 1918, the battalion was rushed south to France and played a role in blunting the drive towards the vital railway junction of Amiens. The Allies launched their own offensive on 8 August 1918, and the 41st played an active role both in the initial attack and the long advance that followed throughout August and into September. The 41st participated in its last major action of the war between 29 September and 2 October 1918 as part of the Australian-American operation that breached the formidable defences of the Hindenburg Line along the St Quentin Canal. To order the ebook and download ((45MB) click on the Add to Cart button.

Narrative of the 42nd Battalion, 11the Infantry Brigade, 3rd Division, Australian Imperial Forces, during the Great War 1914-18. 186 pages with illustrations and honour roll. The 42nd Battalion was raised at Enoggera, on the outskirts of Brisbane, in December 1915 and became part of the 11th Brigade of the 3rd Australian Division. The battalion became known as the "Australian Black Watch". This association was recognised with a bagpipe band. After training in Australia and Britain, the 42nd deployed to France on 26 November 1916 and in 1917, the operations of the 3rd Division were focussed on the Ypres sector of Belgium. The 42nd participated in major battles at Messines on 7 June, Warneton on 31 July, Broodseinde on 4 October, and Passchendaele on 12 October. On 20 September 1918 the 42nd was ordered to disband to provide reinforcements for other battalions. Its men mutinied winning the Battalion a temporary reprieve. On 2 October the order to disband was once again issued. The men still disobeyed, but pressure from the AIF hierarchy eventually forced compliance. To order the ebook and download (58MB) click on the Add to Cart button.

248 pages with illustrations. Available as a 3 part archive file which can be extracted to foem one PDF ebook. The battalion embarked in June 1916 and, after landing briefly in Egypt, went on to Britain for further training. The battalion arrived on the Western Front in late December. In June 1917 the battalion took part in the battle of Messines and in October the Third Battle of Ypres.The battalion spent much of 1918 fighting in the Somme valley. In April they helped stop the German Spring offensive at Villers-Bretonneux. In July the battalion was part of General Monash's attack at Hamel. In August and September the battalion helped drive the Germans back to the Hindenburg Line. To order the ebook and download (270MB) click on the Add to Cart button.

416 pages with illustrations, maps and honour roll. Principally from Melbourne and its suburbs the 14th Bn landed at ANZAC Cove on the afternoon of 25 April 1915. On 19 May the Turks launched a massive counter-attack. During this fighting Lance Corporal Albert Jacka of the 14th was awarded the AIF's first Victoria Cross. The battalion served at ANZAC until the evacuation in December. In June 1916 they sailed for France and the Western Front. From then until 1918, the battalion took part in bloody trench warfare. In March and April 1918, the battalion helped stop the German spring offensive. It subsequently participated in the great allied offensive of 1918, fighting near Amiens on 8 August 1918. This advance by British and empire troops was the greatest success in a single day on the Western Front, one that German General Erich Ludendorff described as "..the black day of the German Army in this war...". To order the ebook and download (68MB) click on the Add to Cart button.

Returned Sailors And Soldiers Imperial League Of Australia - 1919 Peace edition - 655 pages. Includes a Roll of Honour of the Australian Imperial Forces, soldier"s stories and verses, and general history of Anzacs in Gallipoli and France, with numerous b/w pictures. Article by CE Bean, Armisitice and Hamilton's Despatches. A wonderful record and memento of the AIF in World War 1. To order the ebook and download (161MB) click on the Add to Cart button.

Published 1933 - Reproductions in Colour and Duo-tone of Official War Paintings - Australian Chivalry is a large format commemorative book produced in the Depression (1933) by the Australian War Memorial. The book features Official War Artist paintings of the Great War - 52 plates with description. To order the ebook and download (43.8MB) click on the Add to Cart button.

The object of this publication (which was produced over eight issues in 1917-18) was to present a pictorial record of the Australian Imperial Force in France, Great Britain, Egypt and elsewhere. Printed in London by Cassell. (1916 – 1917). Complete in Eight Parts issued over monthly intervals. A comprehensive compilation of photographs of the AIF complete with captions. The full set of eight issues of The Australians in the Great War - the Story in Pictures is available PDF ebook format. Over 200 pages of full and half page photographs of the Australian Imperial Force at war. To order the ebook and download (96MB) click on the Add to Cart button.

23rd Bn (First Sportsmans) Royal Fusiliers - A record of its services in the Great War - by Fred Ward Published 1920 Includes roll of honour and Roll of those who served The Sportsmans Battalion was formed in London and was one of the Pals Battalions, excepting it was based on an individuals sporting prowess. So many wanted to join a second Sportmans Battalion was formed. As such the Sportsmans Battalion was unique in many ways having a mix of educated and sporting members, being quite cosmopolitan with few class distinctions. It was felt that the cream of the nation had answered the call. The battalion served in France from 1914-19. Includes illustrations. To order the ebook and download (9.36 MB) click on the Add to Cart button. For more detail, click on the thumbnail picture.

Joseph Hilaire Pierre René Belloc (July 27, 1870–July 16, 1953) was one of the most prolific writers in England during the early twentieth century. This book first published in 1915, covers: THE GENERAL CAUSES OF THE WAR. (1) The German Object (2) Conflict produced by the Contrast of this German Attitude or Will with the Wills of Other Nations (3) Prussia (4) Austria (5) The Particular Causes of the War (6) The Immediate Occasion of the War PART II. THE FORCES OPPOSED. (1) The Geographical position of the Belligerents The Geographical Advantages and disadvantages of the Germanic Body The Geographical Advantages and Disadvantages of the Allies (2) The Opposing Strengths The Figures of the First Period, say to October 1-31, 1914 The Figures of the Second Period, say to April 15-June 1, 1915 (3) The Conflicting Theories of War PART III. THE FIRST OPERATIONS. (1) The Battle of Metz (2) Lemberg (3) Tannenberg (4) The Spirits in Conflict. Includes numerous maps and diagrams. To order the ebook and download (4MB) click on the Add to Cart button. To see more detail, click on the thumbnail picture.

"August 3, 1914. Well—war is declared. I passed a rather restless night. I fancy every one in France did. All night I heard a murmur of voices, such an unusual thing here. It simply meant that the town was awake and, the night being warm, every one was out of doors. All day to-day aeroplanes have been flying between Paris and the frontier. Everything that flies seems to go right over my roof. Early this morning I saw two machines meet, right over my garden, circle about each other as if signaling, and fly off together. I could not help feeling as if one chapter of Wells's "War in the Air" had come to pass. It did make me realize how rapidly the aeroplane had developed into a real weapon of war. I remember so well, no longer ago than Exposition year,—that was 1900,—that I was standing, one day, in the old Galerie des Machines, with a young engineer from Boston. Over our heads was a huge model of a flying machine. It had never flown, but it was the nearest thing to success that had been accomplished—and it expected to fly some time. So did Darius Green, and people were still skeptical. As he looked up at it, the engineer said: "Hang it all, that dashed old thing will fly one day, but I shall probably not live to see it." A fascinating account of the opening days of the grand tragedy of World War 1. To order the ebook and download (.7MB) click on the Add to Cart button.

A History of The Nations and Empires Involved and a Study of the Events Culminating in The Great Conflict by Logan Marshall PREFACE When the people of the United States heard the news of the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand, heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, and his wife in Sarajevo, Bosnia, on June 28, 1914, it was with a feeling of great regret that another sorrow had been added to the many already borne by the aged Emperor Francis Joseph. That those fatal shots would echo around the world and, flashing out suddenly like a bolt from the blue, hurl nearly the whole of Europe within a week's time from a state of profound peace into one of continental war, unannounced, unexpected, unexplained, unprecedented in suddenness and enormity, was an unimaginable possibility. And yet the ringing of the church bells was suddenly drowned by the roar of cannon, the voice of the dove of peace by the blare of the trump of war, and throughout the world ran a shudder of terror at these unwonted and ominous sounds. But in looking back through history, tracing the course of events during the past century, following the footsteps of men in war and peace from that day of upheaval when medieval feudalism went down in disarray before the arms of the people in the French Revolution, some explanation of the Great European war of 1914 may be reached. Every event in history has its roots somewhere in earlier history, and we need but dig deep enough to find them.

A JOURNAL FROM OUR LEGATION IN BELGIUM BY HUGH GIBSON Secretary of the American Legation in Brussels Also includes Edith Cavell case. ILLUSTRATED FROM PHOTOGRAPHS - 214 pages - 2.7mb download. July 28, 1914.—Well, the roof has fallen in. War was declared this afternoon by Austria. The town is seething with excitement and everybody seems to realise how near they are to the big stage. Three classes of reserves have already been called to the colours to defend Belgian neutrality. A general mobilisation is prepared and may be declared at any time. The Bourse has been closed to prevent too much play on the situation, and let things steady themselves. In every other way the hatches have been battened down and preparations made for heavy weather. To-night the streets are crowded and demonstrations for and against war are being held. The Socialists have Jaurés, their French leader, up from Paris, and have him haranguing an anti-war demonstration in the Grande Place, where a tremendous crowd has collected. Nobody on earth can see where it will all lead. England is trying hard to localise the conflict, and has valuable help. If she does not succeed ..........

A fascinating account of France in the Great War. Includes illustrations. A rare insight into the condition of France early in the war. 265 pages, 3.6MB download.

This brief history of the world's greatest war was prepared upon the suggestion of the National Board for Historical Service. Its purpose is to expand into an historical narrative the outline of the study of the war which the authors prepared for the Board and which was published by the United States Bureau of Education as Teachers' Leaflet No. 4, in August, 1918. To understand the Great War it is not sufficient to read the daily happenings of military and naval events as they are told in newspapers and magazines. We must go back of the facts of to-day and find in national history and personal ambition the causes of the present struggle. Years of preparation were necessary before German military leaders could convert a nation to their views, or get ready the men, munitions, and transportation for the war they wanted. Conflicts of races for hundreds of years have made the southeastern part of Europe a firebrand in international affairs. The course of the Russian revolution has been determined largely by the history of the Russian people and of the Russian rulers during the past two centuries. The entrance of England and Italy into the war against Germany was in each case brought about by causes which came into existence long before August, 1914. A person who understands, even in part, the causes of this great struggle, will be in a better position to realize why America entered the war and what our nation is fighting for. And better yet, he will be more ready to take part in settling the many problems of peace which must come after the war is over. For these reasons, the first few chapters of this book are devoted to a study of the important facts of recent European history. 2MB download.

A SHORT HISTORY OF THE GREAT WAR BY A. F. POLLARD M.A., Litt.D. FELLOW OF ALL SOULS COLLEGE, OXFORD PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH HISTORY IN THE UNIVERSITY OF LONDON WITH NINETEEN MAPS First Published in 1920 411 pages c/w foldout maps CONTENTS CHAP. I. THE BREACH OF THE PEACE II. THE GERMAN INVASION III. RUSSIA MOVES IV. THE WAR ON AND BEYOND THE SEAS V. ESTABLISHING THE WESTERN FRONT VI. THE FIRST WINTER OF THE WAR VII. THE FAILURE OF THE ALLIED OFFENSIVE VIII. THE DEFEAT OF RUSSIA IX. THE CLIMAX OF GERMAN SUCCESS X. THE SECOND WINTER OF THE WAR XI. THE SECOND GERMAN OFFENSIVE IN THE WEST XII. THE ALLIED COUNTER-OFFENSIVE XIII. THE BALKANS AND POLITICAL REACTIONS XIV. THE TURN OF THE TIDE XV. HOPE DEFERRED XVI. THE BALANCE OF POWER XVII. THE EVE OF THE FINAL STRUGGLE XVIII. THE LAST GERMAN OFFENSIVE XIX. THE VICTORY OF THE ENTENTE XX. THE FOUNDATIONS OF PEACE INDEX LIST OF MAPS 1. THE GERMAN INVASION OF FRANCE 2. THE BATTLES OF THE AISNE 3. THE CAMPAIGNS IN ARTOIS 4. THE DARDANELLES 5. THE RUSSIAN FRONT 6. THE BALKANS 7. MESOPOTAMIA 8. THE CAUCASUS 9. THE ATTACK ON VERDUN 10. THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME 11. THE RUMANIAN CAMPAIGN 12. THE CONQUEST OF EAST AFRICA 13. THE BALTIC CAMPAIGNS 14. THE BATTLES IN FLANDERS 15. THE ITALIAN FRONT 16. THE BATTLES OF ARRAS AND CAMBRAI 17. THE LAST GERMAN OFFENSIVE 18. THE CONQUEST OF SYRIA 19. FOCH'S CAMPAIGN A concise history of World War I written from the perspective of the early 1920s. Download 1.4MB

"On the outbreak of the war I joined the Royal Fusiliers, uninfluenced by the appeal of wall-posters or the blandishments of a recruiting sergeant. My former experience as a trooper in the Hertfordshire Yeomanry being accounted unto me for military righteousness, I sailed with my regiment from Southampton on September 3rd, 1914. We experienced some exciting incidents on the way out; for instance, in the Bay we ran into a fog, and the order was given for all to stand by. For the next two or three hours all were in doubt as to what might happen—of course there was fear of torpedoes. We heard in the distance several shots fired, presumably by the battle-cruiser which was our escort. When the fog lifted, we could just see the smoke lifting on the horizon of some enemy craft, which had been chased off by our own warship. We again steamed ahead towards our destination and were soon sailing into smooth and calm waters, the temperature becoming quite genial and warm as we approached the Straits of Gibraltar. As we passed through the Straits the message was signalled that those two notorious vessels, the "Goeben" and the "Breslau," were roaming loose in the Mediterranean..........." An artist sketches and illustrates his experience of war in France. 2MB download.

"After the Russian peace, the Germans attempted to overwhelm the British by hurling against them vastly superior numbers of highly trained men. It is for the military critic of the future to analyse any tactical errors that may have been made at the second battle of the Somme. Apparently there was an absence of preparation, of specific orders from high sources in the event of having to cede ground. This much can be said, that the morale of the British Army remains unimpaired; that the presence of mind and ability of the great majority of the officers who, flung on their own resources, conducted the retreat, cannot be questioned; while the accomplishment of General Carey, in stopping the gap with an improvised force of non-combatants, will go down in history". An American novelist tours the front. 0.25MB download.

"I HAVE ventured to call this book A Volunteer Poilu principally because we were known to the soldiers of the Bois-le-Prêtre as "les Poilus Américains." Then, too, it was my ambition to do for my comrades, the French private soldiers, what other books have done for the soldiers of other armies. The title chosen, however, was more than complimentary; it was but just. In recognition of the work of the Section during the summer, it was, in October, 1915, formally adopted into the French army; a French officer became its administrative head, and the drivers were given the same papers, pay, and discipline as their French comrades". Americans in the French Army in WW1. Illustrated. 3MB download.

I have tried as an American in writing this book to give the public a complete view of the trenches and life on the Western Front as it appeared to me, and also my impression of conditions and men as I found them - An American with the British Army in France. 0.75MB download.

AT 6.45 P.M. on Saturday, July 25, 1914, Alec and I determined to take part in the Austro-Servian War. I remember the exact minute, because we were standing on the "down" platform of Earl's Court Station, waiting for the 6.55 through train to South Harrow, and Alec had just remarked that we had ten minutes to wait. We had travelled up to London, intending to work in the British Museum for our "vivas" at Oxford, but in the morning it had been so hot that we had strolled round Bloomsbury, smoking our pipes. By lunch-time we had gained such an appetite that we did not feel like work in the afternoon. We went to see Elsie Janis. The evening papers were full of grave prognostications. War between Servia and Austria seemed inevitable. Earl's Court Station inspired us with the spirit of adventure. We determined to take part, and debated whether we should go out as war correspondents or as orderlies in a Servian hospital. At home we could talk of nothing else during dinner. Ikla, that wisest of all Egyptians, mildly encouraged us, while the family smiled. - on the Western Front in France - with maps - 7MB download.

Ever since the earliest days of the great conquest of the air, first by the dirigible balloon and then by the aeroplane, their use in time of war has been a fruitful theme for discussion. But their arrival was of too recent a date, their many utilities too unexplored to provide anything other than theories, many obviously untenable, others avowedly problematical. Yet the part airships have played in the Greatest War has come as a surprise even to their most convinced advocates. For every expectation shattered, they have shown a more than compensating possibility of usefulness. In this volume an endeavour has been made to record their achievements, under the stern test of trial, as an axiom of war, and to explain, in untechnical language, the many services to which they have been and may be applied. Illustrated - 1.5MB download.

Wonderful descriptions of the US Forces of the time and great colourful illustrations. 20mb download.

This book details the short life and dazzling career of Georges Marie Ludovic Jules Guynemer, revered by the people of France as the veteran of over 600 air combats. Twice wounded and awarded 26 citations, the recipient of the highest honours for gallantry France could bestow, his official victory total is 53 but it has been suggested that the true figure is nearer 100. Illustrated. 1MB download.

Profusely illustrated in this new eBook edition. This edition of Admiral Reinhard Scheer's memoirs is a transcript of the original English version which was published in 1920. In December 1914, Scheer became chief of the Third Squadron of the High Seas Fleet. He led the German fleet into the battle of Jutland, one of the great naval battles of this century. Admiral Scheer was a strong supporter of unrestricted submarine warfare a tactic which ultimately brought the USA into the war making Germany’s defeat inevitable, something Admiral Scheer denies, blaming Germany’s defeat on internal weakness. His attitude shared by others inevitably led Germany into an even more devastating war. Germany"s High Seas Fleet in the World War is not a history of the German navy in World War 1, it is rather a history of the Imperial fleet stationed in Germany which challenged the British Royal Navy for control of the North Sea. This is one of the principal books on naval operations in World War 1. 5MB download.

By FRANCIS A. MARCH, Ph.D. In Collaboration with RICHARD J. BEAMISH Special War Correspondent and Military Analyst With an Introduction By GENERAL PEYTON C. MARCH Chief of Staff of the United States Army Illustrated with Reproductions from the Official Photographs of the United States, British and French Governments 1919 - 736 pgs; photos; illustrations; chronology of events. A concise history of World War I written from the perspective of the early 1920s. "This is a popular history of the world"s greatest war. Written frankly from the viewpoint of the United States and the Allies, it visualizes the bloodiest and most destructive conflict of all ages from its remote causes to its glorious conclusion and beneficial results. The authors include all theaters including the Balkans, Gallipoli, Italy, Mesopotamia, Russia and the air and naval war". 1MB download.

Letters from Captain Douglas whilst on active service in Egypt during the Senussi Rebellion and Turkish attacks on Suez until he was killed in action in France. An interesting and illuninating description of World War 1 service in the Royal Scots. 193MB download in 3 parts.

Written by 2nd Lieut. A. D, GILLESPIE (Killed in action 1915) Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders To his home people - With an appreciation of two Brothers BY THE RIGHT REV. THE BISHOP OF SOUTHWARK --o-- WITH PORTRAITS - 213MB download in 3 parts - The letters home of Lieut A D Gillespie, of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, revealing life at the front and in the trenches during the First World War. He died at the Front in 1915; this book was published in 1916 during the First World War. "B company have been unlucky since I joined them; out of six officers killed and wounded since I came out, four have been ours, and since Bankier went to be adjutant, I am the only one left who was there in February". --o-- 330 pages plus 3 gravure portraits.

Propaganda publications from 1916. One a 38 page book of cartoons of atrocities in Belgium and the Great War. Secondly, a very large book of cartoons (over 300 pages) attacking Germany's role in the War with each cartoon accompanied by a description by a famous British author. Both books published in 1916. A fascinating example of wartime propaganda, with accompanying descriptions by famous British writers such a GK Chesterton and John Buchan. Download eBook (7.5MB).

This volume is the result of the interest shown by pupils, teachers, and the general public in a series of talks on the causes of the great European war which were given by the author in the fall of 1914. The audiences were widely different in character. They included pupils of the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades, students in high school and normal school, teachers in the public schools, an association of business men, and a convention of boards of education. In every case, the same sentiment was voiced: "If there were only some book which would give us these facts in simple language and illustrate them by maps and charts as you have done!" After searching the market for a book of this sort without success, the author determined to put the subject of his talks into manuscript form. It has been his aim to write in a style which is well within the comprehension of the children in the upper grades and yet is not too juvenile for adult readers. The book deals with the remarkable sequence of events in Europe which made the great war inevitable. Facts are revealed which, so far as the author knows, have not been published in any history to date; facts which had the strongest possible bearing on the outbreak of the war. Includes many maps and illustrations. Download (6MB).

It is with a feeling of great hesitation that I send out this account of my personal experiences in the Great War. As I read it over, I am dismayed at finding how feebly it suggests the bitterness and the greatness of the sacrifice of our men. As the book is written from an entirely personal point of view, the use of the first personal pronoun is of course inevitable, but I trust that the narration of my experience has been used only as a lens through which the great and glorious deeds of our men may be seen by others. I have refrained, as far as possible, except where circumstances seemed to demand it, from mentioning the names of officers or the numbers of battalions. I cannot let the book go out without thanking, for many acts of kindness, Lieut.-General Sir Edwin Alderson, K.C.B., Lieut.-General Sir Arthur Currie, G.C.M.G., K.C.B., and Major-General Sir Archibald Macdonell, K.C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., who were each in turn Commanders of the First Canadian Division. The Canadians in the great War, well written book covers the major battles including Ypres, Vimy Ridge, Paschendaele, and the final offensive. Download (1.3MB).

The book by John Mansfield is a description of the battlefield front-line from which the British Army attacked on the first day on the Somme, 1 July 1916, and as such is perhaps the first battlefield guide of the First World War. Download (9MB)

Published 1915 - The Story of the Royal Scots (The Lothian Regiment) Formerly The First or The Royal Regiment of Foot. In the "Country Life" series of military histories. Frontispiece and sixteen black and white plates, numerous illustrations and plans within the text. Covers history from 1421 to 1916 including Gallipoli campaign. Download (68MB).

The Battleship TEXAS is the last dreadnought in existence in the world, a veteran of Vera Cruz (1914) and both World Wars. This a rare item of wartime memorabilia, an insight into the US Navy's part in the First World War at sea. 126 pages including photographs and a nominal roll of the men and officers who served on her during her wartime tour of duty. Download (14MB).

The Geography of the Great War by Frank McMurry Ph.D Printed 1919 - Introduction to World Map Many maps and illustrations. 1. German Empire in 1914 (Before the War) 2. Examples of Prussian Leadership 3. Ambitions of Germany since 1871 4. The War in 1914 5. The War in 1915 6. The War in 1916 7. The War in 1917 8. Additions to the Allied Nations 9. The United States in the War - Troops sent over to fight in World War One 10. The War in 1918 11. Cost of the War - Declaration of War: A list of country involved in World War One (WW I) and the dates which each country "declared war" towards another country. Download (3.6MB)

This volume contains the stories of the war of the character described, that were not included in Lest We Forget,—stories of the United States naval heroes, of the Americans landed in France, of the concluding events of the war, of the visit of President Wilson to Europe, and of the Peace Conference. In a word, emphasis is placed upon America's part in the struggle. This volume should be of even greater interest to American children than the first, for it tells the story of America's greatest achievement, of a nation undertaking a tremendous and terrible task not for material gain, but for an ideal. Illustrated. Download (2.4MB)

Biography of England's military hero, touching briefly on his career in India, Egypt and South Africa. Written in the midst of World War I, when Kitchener was in charge of building up the British Army, this describes him as the embodiment of the "will of the entire British empire."

Private John "Jack" O'Brien was one of the original members of the 28th Battalion, starting out in No. 10 Platoon. He transferred to the 250th Tunnelling Company in May 1916 after a call for volunteers. He was working at Hooge on June 6, 1916 and was captured in the battle following the mine explosion under the 28th Battalion that day. He spent some time in a German POW camp before escaping with another man and writing Into the Jaws of Death about his adventures. Also includes The Story of the 28th (North-West) Battalion. The full text of this book is included with the book Into the Jaws of Death as a special offer to add background to Private O'Brien's amazing story. Download both books (1MB)

CONTENTS - CHAPTER I. The Seventh Division CHAPTER II The Trek through Belgium CHAPTER III The Welcome of a People CHAPTER IV A Chapter of Incidents CHAPTER V The First Battle of Ypres CHAPTER VI Concerning Officers and Men CHAPTER VII The Work of a Chaplain in the Field CHAPTER VIII The Care of the Wounded CHAPTER IX Work at the Base CHAPTER X A Closing Word -

A Concise View of its Causes, Countries Involved, Theaters of Action, Leaders and Chief Events shown in Parallel Columns and Striking Picture Maps - Compiled from official reports and edited by Henry W Ruoff. Published 1918.

Foch the Man - A Life of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies by Clara E. Laughlin. Published 1918. Illustrated. Ferdinand Foch became supreme commander of Allied forces in World War One. Foch, along with Joseph Joffre and Philippe Pétain became one of the three most prominent French military officers in the war. His position in military history was assured. Foch is the only French military commander to have been made an honorary field-marshall in the British Army and his standing was ensured by the placing of a statue of him in central London. Marshal Ferdinand Foch died in 1929. Download (0.7MB)

British Airships - Past and Present by George Whale CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION CHAPTER II EARLY AIRSHIPS AND THEIR DEVELOPMENT TO THE PRESENT DAY CHAPTER III BRITISH AIRSHIPS BUILT BY PRIVATE FIRMS CHAPTER IV BRITISH ARMY AIRSHIPS CHAPTER V EARLY DAYS OF THE NAVAL AIRSHIP SECTION-- PARSEVAL AIRSHIPS, ASTRA-TORRES TYPE, ETC. CHAPTER VI NAVAL AIRSHIPS: THE NON-RIGIDS-- S.S. TYPE COASTAL AND C STAR AIRSHIPS THE NORTH SEA AIRSHIP CHAPTER VII NAVAL AIRSHIPS: THE RIGIDS RIGID AIRSHIP NO. 1 RIGID AIRSHIP NO. 9 RIGID AIRSHIP NO. 23 CLASS RIGID AIRSHIP NO. 23 X CLASS RIGID AIRSHIP NO. 31 CLASS RIGID AIRSHIP NO. 33 CLASS CHAPTER VIII THE WORK OF THE AIRSHIP IN THE WORLD WAR CHAPTER IX THE FUTURE OF AIRSHIPS. Download (2.8MB). Illustrated, lots of photographs.

The purpose of the pages which follow is to explain the policy pursued toward Germany by Great Britain through the eight years which immediately preceded the great war of 1914. It was a policy which had two branches, as inseparable as they were distinct. The preservation of peace, by removing difficulties and getting rid of misinterpretations, was the object of the first branch. The second branch was concerned with what might happen if we failed in our effort to avert war. Against any outbreak by which such failure might be followed we had to insure. The form of the insurance had to be one which, in our circumstances, was practicable, and care had to be taken that it was not of a character that would frustrate the main purpose by provoking, and possibly accelerating, the very calamity against which it was designed to provide. 277 PAGES Illustrated. Download (1.3MB)

Defenders of Democracy; contributions from representative other arts from our allies and our own country, ed. by the Gift book committee of the Militia of Mercy. Many plates illustrating the book. Download (3.1 MB). This beautiful book is the expression of the eager desire of all of the gifted men and women who have contributed to it and of the members of the Militia of mercy to render homage to our sailors, soldiers, nurses and physicians who offer the supreme sacrifice to free the stricken people of other lands and to protect humanity with their bodies from an enemy who has invented the name and created the thing "welt-schmerz"--world anguish. But we want it do more than extol their heroism and sacrifice, we want The Defenders of Democracy to help them win the war.

FLAG AND FLEET HOW THE BRITISH NAVY WON THE FREEDOM OF THE SEAS BY WILLIAM WOOD WITH A PREFACE BY ADMIRAL-OF-THE-FLEET SIR DAVID BEATTY. In acceding to the request to write a Preface for this volume I am moved by the paramount need that all the budding citizens of our great Empire should be thoroughly acquainted with the part the Navy has played in building up the greatest empire the world has ever seen. Colonel Wood has endeavored to make plain, in a stirring and attractive manner, the value of Britain's Sea-Power. To read his Flag and Fleet will ensure that the lessons of centuries of war will be learnt, and that the most important lesson of them all is this—that, as an empire, we came into being by the Sea, and that we cannot exist without the Sea. DAVID BEATTY, 2nd of June, 1919. The growth of the Royal navy, it's history and battles. Extensive coverage of the Navy in the First World War as well. Illustrated. Download (2MB).

By Captain S. J. WILSON, M.C. WITH A PREFACE BY The Hon. ANTHONY M. HENLEY, C.M.G., D.S.O. (Brigadier-General (retired), late Commanding 127th Infantry Brigade) AND AN INTRODUCTION BY GERALD B. HURST, T.D., K.C., M.P. (Lieut.-Col. Commanding the 7th Bn. Manchester Regiment) - Contents. Preface by Brigadier-General A. M. Henley, C.M.G., D.S.O. Introduction by Lieut.-Col. G. B. Hurst, K.C., M.P. List of Illustrations List of Sketch Maps Chapter I.— Holding up the Turk " II.— Desert Life " III.— For France " IV.— Holding the Line " V.— Belgium " VI.— An Interlude " VII.— Stopping the Hun " VIII.— Worrying the Hun " IX.— Hammering the Hun " X.— Pursuing the Hun " XI.— Aftermath and Home Appendix I.— Honours and Awards to Members of the Battalion " II.— Members of the Battalion Killed in Action, Died of Wounds, Missing, etc. Many illustrations and maps. Download (9MB)

(in French - La deuxième bataille de la Marne) - a fascinating battlefield guide to the dreadful battle of the Marne in World War One - illustrated with numerous photos and maps. Published 1919. A fascinating guide to the frontline at the time when the wounds of war were fresh. Well illustrated. Download (8.75MB).

Published 1921 The 5th Highland Light Infantry was originally known as the 19th Lanark Rifle Volunteers, one of the Volunteer units raised in 1859. In 1880, it became the 5th Lanark Volunteers. The connection with the Highland Light Infantry began in 1887, when it was named the 1st Volunteer Battalion Highland Light Infantry, a detachment of which served in the South African War. On the formation of the Territorial Force in 1909, the present name was adopted. This book deals with the unit record of service in the war 1914-1918. The unit served in Gallipoli, Sinai, Palestine and France. Many illustrations and maps. Download (4.3MB)

A comprehensive and detailed account of the Great War. The Great War - A Standard History of the All-Europe Conflict was a weekly magazine in 272 parts which was later bound into 13 large volumes ( totalling 6919 24cm W x 32.5cm H pages) . "A standard history of the World-Wide Conflict, including eye-witnesses' stories of striking incidents throughout the field of operations". The first part was published in August 1914, in a hurry to meet demand, as the popular opinion was that the war would be over by Christmas. Eventually the massive project went on to document the entire War, not just in Europe but world-wide with articles and coverage from Africa, Mesopotamia, Palestine, Gallipoli, Persia, China etc. "The 272 parts of The Great War will remain the unrivalled record of the most stupendous event in the history of humanity. Produced in the years of storm and stress, and often under distracting conditions, it will lack the poise and perspective of the cloistered historian's work, to be written a generation hence far removed from the passions and miseries of the events recorded; but it will at no time, near or distant, stand in fear of any rival as a vivid and fascinating pictorial record of the world-wide conflict". This is a history of the War written as it unfolded, with hundreds of maps, hundreds of full page engraving and thousands of photographs. It covers in depth the land, sea and air conflicts from all perspectives with considerable coverage of Empire Forces. A massive publication. Quality scans of each volume in easy to access PDF eBook format. Download Volume 1 now (365MB)

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