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
