Paul Mussett
Story of L33 and How the Zeppelins Were Defeated
- ISBN 13:
- 9781917367325
- author:
- Paul Mussett
- format:
- Trade Paperback
- publisher:
- Book Publishing Plus
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 78
- Genre:
- Military / General History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Story of L33 and How the Zeppelins Were Defeated On a fateful Sunday morning in September 1916, the sleepy hamlet of Little Wigborough was shaken by the sudden arrival of the German foe. The downing of the giant Zeppelin L33 and the capture of its crew sent shockwaves of excitement through the surrounding villages and beyond, as thousands gathered to marvel at the wrecked leviathan. This pivotal event marked a turning point in the strategic bombing campaign against Great Britain by the Imperial German Airship Division, with the defending forces gaining the upper hand. This book tells the story of the Zeppelin L33's only operational flight, followed by a detailed account of the German Navy Airship Division's strategic bombing campaign during the final two years of the Great War. A fascinating and lesser-known chapter in the history of World War I, the story of the Zeppelin L33 and its crew offers a unique insight into the tactics and technology of the time.