Table of Contents

Introduction /Artillery in 1914: France, Britain, Germany /The war of movement, 1914–15 /Industrial war, 1915–17 (including entry of USA into war) /New war, 1917–18: motorisation – mobility – defence in depth – air defence /Artillery in 1918 /Bibliography /Index

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Featuring specially commissioned full-colour artwork, this groundbreaking study explains and illustrates the enormous advances in the use of artillery that took place between 1914 and 1918, and the central part artillery played in World War I, with particular emphasis on the Western Front.

About the Author

Dale Clarke completed his PhD at Cranfield University, and his Masters at De Montfort University. His specialist area of interest is the application of technology to warfare, and he takes a 'hands-on' approach, being involved in various restoration projects and having experience as an armourer and technical advisor in film and television. A reservist officer in the Royal Artillery, he has served with the British Army in Iraq and Afghanistan.