The History of the Steel Helmet in the First World War: Vol 1: Austro-Hungary, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, France, Germany Postcards in present-day publications and TV

in present-day publications and TV documentary programs – many did not

or Flags Of Our Fathers

The Great War began in August 1914 allegedly because the Schlieffen plan forced the German government to transform a Balkan quarrel into a World War by attacking France

From its beginnings in the 15th New York National Guard through its training in the explosive atmosphere in the South

Arranged thematically

The History of the Steel Helmet in the First World War: Vol 1: Austro-Hungary, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, France, Germany Postcards in present-day publications and TVDescription by Michael J. Haselgrove & Branislav Radovic Hardcover This illustrated two volume set is a further detailed look at the helmets of all nations using an identifiable helmet during the First World War and contains over 1,000 full color, detailed photos, and over 200 period black and white photos. Featured are rare and unique helmets, some previously unseen. The text includes a short history of the belligerent countries setting the helmets