Description

This third volume of a mini-series covering the German forces in World War I examines the troops that fought during the climax of the war on all fronts.

Nigel Thomas discusses the forces during the last great battles of attrition in the West (Arras, Messines, 3rd Ypres - Passchendaele/Langemarck - and Cambrai, 1917) and the collapse of Russia in the East. The 'Kaiserschlacht' campaign is covered, as are the German operations in Italy, the Balkans, and in support of Turkey in the Middle East.

Illustrations are featured throughout, showing how uniform changes during this period reflected the introduction of new tactics and weapons, and new types of troops are discussed, such as tanks and assault battalions.

Table of Contents

Overview: the German forces March 1917–November 1918
The High Command
Branches of the army
Organisation: the Field Army; the Replacement Army
Operations: Western Front; Eastern Front; Italy; Balkans; Palestine
Uniforms: officers and other ranks, 1917–18; special clothing; army officials; insignia; medals and awards
Tables & Orders of Battle

Product details

Published 20 Mar 2012
Format Ebook (Epub & Mobi)
Edition 1st
Extent 48
ISBN 9781780965758
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 41 b/w; 8 col
Series Men-at-Arms
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Author

Nigel Thomas

NIGEL THOMAS PhD is an accomplished linguist and m…

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Ramiro Bujeiro

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