The most complete encyclopedia of bombers of the First World War. A color collection publication, illustrated by hundreds of exclusive drawings, schemes, “sides” and photographs. Comprehensive information about 60 types of shock aircraft of Austria-Hungary, Great Britain, Italy, Germany, Russia, France and their fierce struggle for dominance in the air.
On November 1, 1911, in Libya, Junior Lieutenant Gavoti dropped four hand grenades from his plane in the positions of the Turkish troops – this was how the era of shock aircraft began. The first bombing air units were formed in France a month and a half after the outbreak of the Great War, and in December 1914 a squadron of air ships was created in Russia – the world’s first combination of strategic bombers.
In this encyclopedia you will find detailed information about all shock aircraft participating in the First World War – both land and marine, not only daytime, but also night, from light single -engine biplanes that can drop it on the enemy …
Author
Haruk Andrey Ivanovich
Publisher
Eksmo, 2014
Series
War and we. Aviation collection
Genre
The history of wars
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