The Germans on the Somme, 1914-1918: Rare Photographs from Wartime Archives

by David Bilton

This highly illustrated book covers the activities of the German Army on the River Somme throughout the long years of The Great War. The initial fighting in 1914 was against the French prior to the arrival of the British Army. The 1916 Allied Offensive eventually resulted in the German withdrawal but only at a terrible cost to both sides. The 1918 Kaiserschlacht saw the Germans return, albeit briefly. Each phase is covered from the German perspective...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1844158659
• ISBN13: 9781844158652
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.4" x 9.6"