John Ellis’ World War I Databook provides an expert, uniquely comprehensive source of information on all areas of the conflict. This remarkable reference book covers the western and eastern fronts, Italy, the Middle East, and Africa; details the forces deployed by all sides at key periods; shows the organization, manning, and equipment of representative units; includes statistics on the military forces deployed and casualties and losses; and lists the characteristics of the weaponry, aircraft, tanks, and ships. For students, researchers, and all interested in the history of World War I, this exhaustively researched volume will be invaluable.
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“Recommended for all academic libraries, particularly those supporting military studies.” -- Choice
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Described by Len Deighton as “a truly astonishing book,” John Ellis’ World War II Databook established a new benchmark in military reference works. Now comes his companion volume on World War I, providing an expert, uniquely comprehensive source of information on all areas of the conflict. This remarkable reference book is arranged in eight sections: The War in Maps covers western and eastern fronts, Italy, the Middle East, and Africa; Command Structures outlines the organization and personnel of the governments and military high command; Orders of Battle details the forces deployed by all sides at key periods; The Tables of Organization and Equipment shows the organization, manning, and equipment of representative units; Strengths provides statistics on the military forces deployed; Casualties and Losses are listed by country and service; Production records import and production data of key raw materials and munitions; and Hardware charts the characteristics of the weaponry, aircraft, tanks, and ships. For students and researchers and all interested in the history of World War I, this exhaustively researched volume will be invaluable.
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Invaluable for any researching the specifics of the conflict,
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This review is from: The World War I Databook: The Essential Facts and Figures for all the Combatants (Hardcover)
Facts and figures for all the combatants during the war provide a unique compilation of data covering all aspects of the conflict; from combat divisions and campaigns to events on different fronts of the war. Add maps, charts, and contrasts of military strengths and forces and you have The World War I Databook, a comprehensive military databook invaluable for any researching the specifics of the conflict.
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Army Reserve, Central Powers, Second Army, New Zealand, First Army, Third Army, East Africa, Front Lorraine, Russia Poland, Fifth Army, Cruiser Sqn, Black Sea, Don Coss, Fourth Army, Militia Bdes, Russia Galicia, Front Flanders, Hindenburg Line, Army Det, South African, Bavarian Reserve, Front Alsace, Half Flotilla, Ninth Army, Kurdistan Army of the Caucasus New!
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Army Reserve, Central Powers, Second Army, New Zealand, First Army, Third Army, East Africa, Front Lorraine, Russia Poland, Fifth Army, Cruiser Sqn, Black Sea, Don Coss, Fourth Army, Militia Bdes, Russia Galicia, Front Flanders, Hindenburg Line, Army Det, South African, Bavarian Reserve, Front Alsace, Half Flotilla, Ninth Army, Kurdistan Army of the Caucasus New!
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