ISBN10: 0156827506, ISBN13: 9780156827508, [publisher: Harvest Books/Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, New York] Softcover Sub-titled "The First Battle of Britain 1917-1918" this is a well documented record on the little known attacks on London by Gotha and Giant aircraft on the German air force. This campaign was in fact a forerunner of the WWII B of B and from it the RAF learned more than the Luftwaffe. The book covers the raids, their impact of British civilians, politicians and the air defences, the aircraft of both sides, the men who flew them and the long-term consequences of this first long range strategic bombing offensive. First published in 1966, this first Harvest edition 1976. 289 pages including bibliography, sources, index, 32 b/w photos, 8 maps, 4 tables, Colour art card covers VG, small, neat gift insc top corner half-title, Text block excellent. Tape marks from covers gutter reinforcing.
[Tauranga, BOP, New Zealand] [Publication Year: 1976]