The First Blitz: Bombing London in the First World War

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The First Blitz: Bombing London in the First World War
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Ian Castle
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:208
Dimensions(mm): Height 242,Width 190
Category/GenreHistory
First world war
Aerospace and aviation technology
ISBN/Barcode 9781472815293
ClassificationsDewey:940.3421
Audience
General
Illustrations 129 b/w; 48 col

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Publication Date 20 October 2015
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This book tells the story of Germany's strategic air offensive against Britain, and how it came to be neutralized. The first Zeppelin attack on London came in May 1915 - and with it came the birth of a new arena of warfare, the 'home front'. German airships attempted to raid London on 26 separate occasions between May 1915 and October 1917, but only reached the capital and bombed successfully on nine occasions. From May 1917 onwards, this theatre of war entered a new phase as German Gotha bombers set out to attack London in the first bomber raid. London's defences were again overhauled to face this new threat, providing the basis for Britain's defence during World War II. This comprehensive volume tells the story of the first aerial campaign in history, as the famed Zeppelins, and then the Gotha and the massive Staaken 'Giant' bombers waged war against the civilian population of London in the first ever 'Blitz'.

Author Biography

Ian Castle has lived in London all his life and balances writing with work in the advertising industry. He has been writing for Osprey for over 15 years. Ian regularly lectures at the National Army Museum in London and is a member of the Airship Heritage Trust.