Osprey Men-at-Arms 419 : The German Army in World War I (3) 1917-1918

This book examines the German troops that fought during the climax of the war on all fronts in 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. Text by Nigel Thomas with illustrations by Ramiro Bujeiro.

Contents

• Overview : The German Forces March 1917 : November 1918
• The High Command
• Branches of the Army
• Organisation : The Field Army : The Replacement Army
• Operations : Western Front, Eastern Front, Italy, Balkans, Palestine
• Uniforms : Officers and Other Ranks 1917-18
  Special Clothing
  Army Officials
  Insignia
  Medals and Awards
• Tables and Orders of Battle