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History of the 91st Aero Squadron Air Service U.S.A. (WWI Centenary Series)
History of the 91st Aero Squadron Air Service U.S.A. (WWI Centenary Series)
History of the 91st Aero Squadron Air Service U.S.A. (WWI Centenary Series)
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This early work details the history of an American Aero Squadron and their role in the First World War. This is a fascinating read for anyone interested in military aviation and the Great War. This book is part of the World War One Centenary series; creating, collating and reprinting new and old works of poetry, fiction, autobiography and analysis. The series forms a commemorative tribute to mark the passing of one of the world's bloodiest wars, offering new perspectives on this tragic yet fascinating period of human history. Each publication also includes brand new introductory essays and a timeline to help the reader place the work in its historical context.
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Release dateJun 28, 2021
ISBN9781528765695
History of the 91st Aero Squadron Air Service U.S.A. (WWI Centenary Series)

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    History of the 91st Aero Squadron Air Service U.S.A. (WWI Centenary Series) - Anon Anon

    History

    of the

    91st

    AERO SQUADRON

    AIR SERVICE

    U. S. A.

    Copyright © 2013 Read Books Ltd.

    This book is copyright and may not be

    reproduced or copied in any way without

    the express permission of the publisher in writing

    British Library Cataloguing-in-Publication Data

    A catalogue record for this book is available from the

    British Library

    CONTENTS

    Introduction

    A Timeline of the Major Events of World War One in Europe

    Air Warfare in the First World War

    HISTORY OF THE 91st AERO SQUADRON

    Summary of Work Performed by Squadron

    Introduction to the

    World War One Centenary Series

    The First World War was a global war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918. More than nine million combatants were killed, a casualty rate exacerbated by the belligerents’ technological and industrial sophistication – and tactical stalemate. It was one of the deadliest conflicts in history, paving the way for major political changes, including revolutions in many of the nations involved. The war drew in all the world′s great economic powers, which were assembled in two opposing alliances: the Allies (based on the Triple Entente of the United Kingdom, France and the Russian Empire) and the Central Powers of Germany and Austria-Hungary. These alliances were both reorganised and expanded as more nations entered the war: Italy, Japan and the United States joined the Allies, and the Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria joined the Central Powers. Ultimately, more than 70 million military personnel were mobilised.

    The war was triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, by a Yugoslav nationalist, Gavrilo Princip in Sarajevo, June 28th 1914. This set off a diplomatic crisis when Austria-Hungary delivered an ultimatum to Serbia, and international alliances were invoked. Within weeks, the major powers were at war and the conflict soon spread around the world. By the end of the war, four major imperial powers; the German, Russian, Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman empires—ceased to exist. The map of Europe was redrawn, with several independent nations restored or created. On peace, the League of Nations formed with the aim of preventing any repetition of such an appalling conflict, encouraging cooperation and communication between the newly autonomous nation states. This laudatory pursuit failed spectacularly with the advent of the Second World War however, with new European nationalism and the rise of fascism paving the way for the next global crisis.

    This book is part of the World War One Centenary series; creating, collating and reprinting new and old works of poetry, fiction, autobiography and analysis. The series forms a commemorative tribute to mark the passing of one of the world’s bloodiest wars, offering new perspectives on this tragic yet fascinating period of human history.

    Amelia Carruthers

    A Timeline of the Major Events of

    World War One in Europe

    1914


    1915


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