Eyewitness accounts from the German perspective provide a unique insight into a pivotal moment in military history. Drawing from rare publications, archival documents, and regimental records, this anthology captures the experiences of those involved in the conflict. The collection offers a comprehensive and vivid portrayal of the challenges and realities faced by soldiers, creating a profound understanding of their roles in this monumental struggle.
Eyewitness accounts from British and German perspectives provide a vivid portrayal of the Battle of Flanders, known for its challenging conditions. This anthology draws from rare publications, archival documents, and military histories, offering a comprehensive impression of the experiences of soldiers involved. It captures the intense reality of warfare in the notorious mud, highlighting the human element of the battle through firsthand narratives and historical records.
The collection highlights the emergence of tank warfare and the Battle of Cambrai through the eyes of contemporary combat artists from the Great War. Featuring a diverse array of illustrators—from serious artists to propagandists and humorists—it offers a vivid graphic account of life and death during the first armored battles. These illustrations capture moments that photography could not, providing a crucial visual record of intense combat scenarios that are often overlooked in historical narratives.
Eyewitness accounts from both British and German perspectives provide a comprehensive and vivid impression of a significant battle known for the largest single-day loss of life in British Army history. This anthology draws from rare contemporary publications, archival documents, field reports, and military histories, offering unique insights into the experiences of those who participated in the conflict. The collection highlights the human aspects of war, revealing the profound impact on soldiers and their communities.
Rare photographs from both German and Russian sources: Today there are very
few surviving vehicles from the Wehrmacht. which illustrate the fate of many
of the armored fighting vehicles of Hitler s much vaunted Panzerwaffe-
Rare photographs from SS sources illustrating the armored formations which
took part in this titanic struggle. Includes rare images of the Panther in
action.
This new volume in the long-running Images of War series features the actions of the German Army on the Somme. The book is comprised of rare photographs illustrating the German Army fighting a dogged defensive war against superior odds on the Somme. It is accompanied by a powerful text written by Official War Correspondent Philip Gibbs, who was an eyewitness to the events. Photographs from the battlefield illustrate the terrible conditions, which the beleaguered German forces on the battlefield endured in the notorious engagement, which has become synonymous with vainglorious sacrifice. This book incorporates a wide range of images that encompass the actions of the German infantry and their supporting artillery. Also featured are images, which depict the almost incomprehensible condition of the battlefield and the trenches after more than one million shells had been poured into the German lines. Portraits of the German troops are contrasted with surviving images of captured British prisoners of war and the endless battle to get the supply columns through to the front.
Contains approximately 160 pages of integrated images from the period and
covers the six-year history of the Waffen-SS. Ideal reading for anyone with an
interest in the Second World War from the German's perspective.
