Zeppelins
German Airships 1900-40
1st Edition
Published on 20. March 2012
48 pages
978-1-78096-512-3 (ISBN)
Description
On 2 July 1900 the people of Friedrichshafen, Germany, witnessed a momentous occasion - the first flight of LZ 1, Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin's first airship.
Although deemed a failure, a succession of better craft (LZ2 to 10) enabled the Zeppelin to expand into the consumer market of airship travel, whilst also providing military craft for the German Army and Navy. The years of the Great War saw the Zeppelins undertake strategic bombing missions against Great Britain.
This engaging, illustrated study covers the post-war fate of the Zeppelins, including the crash of the Hindenburg, and their use by the Luftwaffe at the beginning of World War II.
Although deemed a failure, a succession of better craft (LZ2 to 10) enabled the Zeppelin to expand into the consumer market of airship travel, whilst also providing military craft for the German Army and Navy. The years of the Great War saw the Zeppelins undertake strategic bombing missions against Great Britain.
This engaging, illustrated study covers the post-war fate of the Zeppelins, including the crash of the Hindenburg, and their use by the Luftwaffe at the beginning of World War II.
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Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustrations
41 b/w; 16 col
ISBN-13
978-1-78096-512-3 (9781780965123)
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Persons
Charles Stephenson is an experienced historian and freelance writer. His books include The Secret War Plans of Lord Dundonald: Conceiving Weapons of Mass Destruction 1811-1914.
Ian Palmer is a highly experienced digital artist. A graduate in 3D design, he has provided illustrations for many publications, from modelling James Bond's Aston Martin to recreating lunar landings. He lives and works in London with his wife and three cats.
Ian Palmer is a highly experienced digital artist. A graduate in 3D design, he has provided illustrations for many publications, from modelling James Bond's Aston Martin to recreating lunar landings. He lives and works in London with his wife and three cats.
Content
Introduction
Forging the weapon: 1900-14
Army and Navy Zeppelins at war: 1914-18
Progress and failure: 1918-40
Conclusion
Colour plate commentary
Forging the weapon: 1900-14
Army and Navy Zeppelins at war: 1914-18
Progress and failure: 1918-40
Conclusion
Colour plate commentary
