This richly illustrated work uses rare photographs and diagrams to show in unprecedented detail the history, weapons, equipment, tactics and uniforms of the flamethrower troops of the Central Powers and the Allies in World War I. The book is based on the analysis of formerly secret original manuals, troop histories, military correspondence and personal memoirs. The explanations are based on the evaluation of formerly secret original manuals, troop histories, military correspondence and personal memoirs. For the first time in English, the Russian and Bulgarian efforts to establish flamethrower units are also documented. Selected flamethrower missions are described in their course and the different types of flamethrowers are presented with information on weight, range, duration of use, pressure, filling quantity, liquid composition and paint. In addition to all the flamethrowers used, other weapons such as incendiary grenades, fire tubes, oil throwers and sidearms are also included in the account.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Wictor, T.
Title
Flamethrower Troops of World War I: The Central and Allied Powers
Details
English text, over 300 bw photos, large format. 272 pp.
State
new
Schiffer Publishing Ltd. 77 Lower Valley Road PA 19310 Atglen, Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika
