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1915Front cover illustration of General Gallieni, the Military Governor of Paris. The march of events from Austria's debacle at Lemberg to the turn of the tide in the west. Photos and illustrations include: The Belgian Mission in London; Eager young recruits for Lord Kitchener's new army; The Defences of Paris; Glimpses of Paris under the threat of another siege by the Prussians; Entry of the Huns into Picardy; centerfold illustration of French infantry hurrying forward to meet the hereditary foe on the battleground of Northern France; The horse in the war; Canada's aid in the war - superb rally of 108,000 men for active service; infantry of the First Canadian Contingent passing Stonehenge on their way from Salisbury Plain to London; Italian demonstration at the Queen's Hall, London; The Battle of the Marne; and more. Average wear. Unmarked. Book
1914Pages: 225-252. Magnificent centerfold contains a montage of photos of Canadians on their way to serve the British side. Cover photo of Czar Nicholas II, Emperor of all the Russians. This part contains the conclusion of Chapter 13 and the beginning of chapter 14 which is entitled "How Germany Sowed the High Seas with Mines." Photos/illustrations include: H.M.S. Monarch; Germany's Battleships and Small Craft; Panoramic view of German battle fleet in Kiel Harbour; Wilhelmshaven; A German Contact mine; Minesweepers; Canada's splendid rally to the flag; Cross-section of a torpedo; The Tsar inspecting Russian aviators; Cossacks in Galicia; and more. Above-average but not excessive wear. Binding intact. Front cover taped in place. Book
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198480 pages. Features: 1776 - Highlanders Rally Against American Revolution; 1802 - Alaskan Indians Defeat Russian Empire; 1812 - Farmers Keep Canada British; 1914 - Marines Invade Mexico; Merkava - strenghs and weaknesses of Israel's homemade tank; and more. Clean and unmarked with light wear. A quality copy. Book