This third volume of a mini-series covering the German forces in World War I (1914-1918) examines the troops that fought during the climax of the war on all fronts: 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. Uniform changes during this period reflected the introduction of new tactics and weapons and new types of troops, such as tanks and assault battalions.
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"...beautifully illustrated and the eight color plates show off a variety of WWI uniforms/equipment that are appropriate for armies that fought in the RCW...fills a very necessary spot in my wargaming library... As always, Osprey books form the first line of any 'attack' on a new period of study!" -HMG Reviewing Stand
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Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps and diagrams, the Men-at-Arms series is an unrivalled illustrated reference on the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the world's military forces, past and present.
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This review is from: The German Army in World War I (3): 1917-18 (Men-at-Arms) (v. 3) (Paperback)
This is an excellent affordable book that covers the German army in the last days of the war. The book gives information on uniforms and equipment. Details on the status of the German Army in the given years. Also, the book provides what units existed, formed, dissolved in the years stated. I would also recommend buying the second part of this series. Because the third shows and discuses what new few uniforms were introduced and amendments to the uniforms introduced in 1915. While the second book gives a complete descriptions of the uniforms introduced in 1915. So in conclusion if you want the info on the late war German Army 1917-18 get this book as well as the second book.
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Great 3 book set,
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This review is from: The German Army in World War I (3): 1917-18 (Men-at-Arms) (v. 3) (Paperback)
Osprey does this mini-series now and then. This 3 booklet mini series on the German Army covers broadly the range of uniforms and accoutrements worn during the Great War on all fronts. The coverage is good as it covers the main changes in uniforms at key points throughout the conflict.
The very nice illustrations are also quite inspiring. For the price, this mini-series should be worth getting.
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Excellent reference,
By James D. Crabtree "Doc Crabtree" (Fort Leavenworth, Kansas) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE) (REAL NAME)
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This review is from: The German Army in World War I (3): 1917-18 (Men-at-Arms) (v. 3) (Paperback)
This book has a lot of great information about the German Army during the final phase of the Great War. This is often a phase forgotten by historians... even as the stalemate continued on the Western Front there were still German units fighting in the Middle East and Africa and the seperate peace with the Bolsheviks allowed German access to parts of eastern Europe and the Caucasus even as the home front was collapsing under the burden of war. Illustrated with excellent artwork and photographs and backed up by rather extensive discussions of the composition of the imperial army this is a great book if you are interested in the Great War.
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THE GERMAN EMPIRE comprised the Kingdoms Prussia, Bavaria, Saxony and Wurttemberg, and 21 minor states - six grand duchies, five duchies, seven principalities and three 'free cities'. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
field tunic officers, state cockade, shoulder board underlay, collar braids, peakless field cap, peaked field cap, field tunics, temporary armies, collar patches, shoulder boards, gas mask canister, battalion number, unit insignia, signals detachments, regimental number, marching boots, infantry uniforms, sword knot, field caps, spiked helmet, special corps Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Friedrich Herrmann Memorial Collection, Eastern Front, Western Front, Inf Regt, Iron Cross, Inf Div, Foot Guards, Spring Offensives, Asia Corps, Kaiser Wilhelm, Motor Transport Corps, Prussian Guards, Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, Bavarian Reserve Div, Corps District, Court Martial, Guards Div, Life Hussars, River Piave, Siegfried Line, United States New!
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THE GERMAN EMPIRE comprised the Kingdoms Prussia, Bavaria, Saxony and Wurttemberg, and 21 minor states - six grand duchies, five duchies, seven principalities and three 'free cities'. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
field tunic officers, state cockade, shoulder board underlay, collar braids, peakless field cap, peaked field cap, field tunics, temporary armies, collar patches, shoulder boards, gas mask canister, battalion number, unit insignia, signals detachments, regimental number, marching boots, infantry uniforms, sword knot, field caps, spiked helmet, special corps Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Friedrich Herrmann Memorial Collection, Eastern Front, Western Front, Inf Regt, Iron Cross, Inf Div, Foot Guards, Spring Offensives, Asia Corps, Kaiser Wilhelm, Motor Transport Corps, Prussian Guards, Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, Bavarian Reserve Div, Corps District, Court Martial, Guards Div, Life Hussars, River Piave, Siegfried Line, United States New!
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