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About this book:
A detailed account of the composition, structure, and organization of the First World War German Army has long been needed by English-language readers – this work will fill the 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 and war leadership; composition of army groups, armies, etc.; organization of the field army (branches covered in detail include infantry, MG formations, cavalry, artillery, pioneers, air force, supply troops, tank units, signal troops, railway and transport troops, medical troops, field gendarmerie, etc.); organizations of the home front and occupied territories; and extensive order-of-battle data, plus lists of units, army commanders, and chiefs of staff. The most complete guide to the organization, structure, and units of the First World War German Army yet published. Includes detailed orders-of-battle. All arms of service are covered, from infantry to sanitary troops, Landwehr units to the Air Force. The first edition has become a standard First World War reference source and sold out in the USA in a matter of weeks. 416 page softcover book.