A detailed account of the composition, structure and Organisation of the First World War German Army has long been needed by English-language readers - this work will fill this gap admirably. In more than 300 pages, the authors examine all aspects of the army. A detailed analytical text is followed by an extensive compendium of order-of-battle data. Topics covered include: High Command & War Leadership Composition of Army Groups, Armies, etc. Organisation of the Field Army. Branches covered in detail incl. Infantry, ...
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A detailed account of the composition, structure and Organisation of the First World War German Army has long been needed by English-language readers - this work will fill this gap admirably. In more than 300 pages, the authors examine all aspects of the army. A detailed analytical text is followed by an extensive compendium of order-of-battle data. Topics covered include: High Command & War Leadership Composition of Army Groups, Armies, etc. Organisation of the Field Army. Branches covered in detail incl. Infantry, incl. MG formations; Cavalry; Artillery; Pioneers; Air Force; Supply troops; Tank units; Pioneers; Signals troops; Railway & Transport troops; Medical troops; Field Gendarmerie, etc. etc. Organisation of the Home Front & Occupied Territories Extensive order-of-battle data, plus lists of units, army commanders & chiefs of staff Key Features The most complete guide to the Organisation, structure and units of the First World War German Army yet published Includes detailed orders-of-battle All arms-of-service covered, from infantry to sanitary troops, Landwehr units to the Air Force Set to become a standard First World War reference source
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