The Kaiser's Army: The German Army in World War OneBloomsbury Publishing, 1 juin 2015 - 512 pages In this comprehensive book, David Stone describes and analyses every aspect of the German Army as it existed under Kaiser Wilhelm II, encompassing its development and antecedents, organisation, personnel, weapons and equipment, its inherent strengths and weaknesses, and its victories and defeats as it fought on many fronts throughout World War I. The book deals in considerable detail with the origins and creation of the German army, examining the structure of power in German politics and wider society, and the nation's imperial ambitions, along with the ways in which the high command and general staff functioned in terms of strategy and tactical doctrine. The nature, background, recruitment, training and military experiences of the officers, NCOs and soldiers are examined, while personal and collective values relating to honour, loyalty and conscience are also analysed. There is also an evaluation of all aspects of army life such as conscription, discipline, rest and recuperation and medical treatment. In addition the army's operations are set in context with an overview of the army at war, covering the key actions and outcomes of major campaigns from 1914 to 1918 up to the signature of the Armistice at Compiègne. For anyone seeking a definitive reference on the German Army of the period – whether scholar, historian, serving soldier or simply a general reader – this remarkable book will prove an invaluable work. |
Table des matières
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PART II The Kaisers Army at War 19141918 | 53 |
PART III The Structure of Military Power | 135 |
PART IV Officers and Soldiers | 159 |
PART V Uniforms and Equipment | 199 |
PART VI Combat Arms | 237 |
PART VIII Field Training and Operational Procedures | 363 |
PART IX The End of the Kaisers Army | 409 |
Appendix 1 Weapons and Equipment | 415 |
Appendix 2 GermanEnglish Glossary | 447 |
Notes | 469 |
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PART VII Supporting Arms and Services | 283 |
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