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The Germans in Flanders 1914 1915 (Images of War),Used
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The book follows in photographs, captions and text the German Armys presence in Flanders from its arrival in September 1914 until the summer of 1916.It looks at the Kaisers Armys battles with the French, Belgians and British, concentrating mostly on the latter and the battles for Ypres (1st Ypres 1914 and 2nd Ypres 1915 and the gas attacks). The book is arranged in four sections; detailed text; around 50.000 photos (that are interspersed into the text with captions); a chronological order of events in Flanders and a section on the German divisions that fought there. Where relevant material from the German home front is included.Each phase and aspect of the period is described from the German point of view using primary and secondary sources from both Germany and Britain. The illustrations provide an illustrative background in both a specific and general form, highlighting life in the frontline as well as rear areas. Most of the illustrations have never been published. As well as illustrating German troops in the area it shows how the war changed the towns and villages.A second campaign volume covering the period 1916 1918 will follow.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Germans in Flanders 1914 – 1915'? A: The book focuses on the German Army's presence in Flanders from September 1914 to summer 1916, detailing their battles against the French, Belgians, and British, particularly during the battles for Ypres.
- Q: How many photographs are included in the book? A: The book contains around 50,000 photographs that are interspersed throughout the text, providing visual context to the historical narrative.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Germans in Flanders 1914 – 1915' is David Bilton.
- Q: What is the format and binding of this book? A: This book is published in paperback format.
- Q: When was 'The Germans in Flanders 1914 – 1915' published? A: The book was published on April 23, 2012.
- Q: What type of content can I expect in the book? A: The book includes detailed text, historical photographs, a chronological order of events, and a section on the German divisions that fought in Flanders.
- Q: Is the book suitable for research purposes? A: Yes, the book is suitable for research as it uses primary and secondary sources from both Germany and Britain to provide a comprehensive view of the German perspective during the war.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Will there be additional volumes in this series? A: Yes, a second campaign volume covering the period from 1916 to 1918 is expected to follow.
- Q: What is the total number of pages in the book? A: The book has a total of 176 pages.