Zeppelins of World War I [Paperback]

Wilbur Cross (Author)

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Publication Date: January 21, 2001

Zeppelins of World War I details the saga of the most daring aerial campaigns of the Great War, the story of the development of dirigibles by Germany as machines of war, the psychological horror of air raids on London, the heroic efforts of Englands fighter pilots to shoot down these invading monsters and the consequent failure of Zeppelins to bring England to its knees.

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About the Author

Wilbur Cross is the author of more than 45 non-fiction books on a wide range of subjects, including history, biography, military affairs, business, travel, science, self-help, education, and public service.

Product Details

• Paperback: 236 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse (January 21, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595157734
• ISBN-13: 978-0595157730
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 6.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #996,202 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars World War 1 Arms Race!, June 10, 2001

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This review is from: Zeppelins of World War I (Paperback)

This book tells the little known story (today) of the use of Zeppelins, which contain an internal frame and are also called dirigibles, by Germany to bomb London at night. Wilbur Cross leads you through the developement of the Zeppelins, and their use in the war. Many missions, with flotilas of dirigibles each hundreds of feet long, are described in minute detail. Several German officers are portrayed, most were gallant and intelligent, many were killed, another illustration of the ultimate waste of war.

Cross also writes of the effort of England to upgrade weapons, mostly biplanes and improved ordnance, to destroy the Zeppelins, and Germanys' attempt to upgrade the effectiveness of their Zeppelins. Terrorizing the populace of London was one result of the Zeppelin bombing, that is covered along with damage caused by the Zeppelins and their effect on the outcome of the war. Finally, continued postwar developement of the Zeppelin is covered to some extent. This was a very enjoyable and readable account for me.