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 fills the gap admirably. In more than 400 pages, the author examines 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.; Organisation of the Field Army (incl. Infantry; MG formations; Cavalry; Artillery; Pioneers; Air Force; Supply troops; Tank units; Pioneers; Signals troops; Railway and Transport troops; Medical troops; Field Gendarmerie, etc.); Organisations of the Home Front & Occupied Territories; Extensive order-of-battle data, plus lists of units, army commanders & chiefs of staff. An essential First World War reference.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Cron, Hermann
Title
Imperial German Army 1914-18. Organisation, Structure, Orders of Battle
