Military Archaeology : How Detectorists and Major Finds Improve Our Understanding of History.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Heath, Tim.

Contributor:

Evan-Hart, Julian.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Military archaeology.

Battlefields.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (210 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Havertown : Pen & Sword Books Limited, 2024.

Summary:

This book explores the field of military archaeology, examining how metal detecting and major discoveries contribute to our understanding of historical conflicts. It spans various historical events, from England's battles with Scotland to the World Wars and modern conflicts like the Gulf War. The authors delve into the intersection of archaeology and militaria collecting, highlighting the transformation of battlefield relics from overlooked artifacts to objects of significant historical interest. Intended for history enthusiasts and collectors, the book also discusses the ethics, legalities, and technologies involved in uncovering wartime remnants. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Dedication

Title

Copyright

Contents

Introduction

1. Eyes on the Ground

2. Getting Started

3. England’s Bloody History

4. England’s Battles with Scotland

5. Waterloo

6. The Anglo-Zulu War 1879

7. The Second Anglo-Boer War 1899–1902

8. The First World War 1914–1918

9. The Second World War 1939–1945

10. France & Belgium

11. Poland, Ukraine, Russia & Germany

12. Second World War Structures, Airfields & Dumping Grounds

13. Second World War Aircraft Recovery

14. Tale of a Tailplane

15. Ghosts of the 1982 Falklands War

16. The 1991 Gulf War & 2003 Invasion of Iraq

17. The Trade in Archaeological Militaria

Afterword

Acknowledgements

About the Authors

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ISBN:

1-3990-2324-1

OCLC:

1430662172