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This publication was prepared by a number of Germam officers after the end of World War II. There were a number of these publications, many of which are in publication in the German Report Series by Naval and Military Press. They are all of significant importance in understanding the way in which the war was fought, particularly on the eastern front.'This particular publication is perhaps the best known of all the German Report Series, and deals with combat at battalion, company, platoon and even individual level. It is full of small actions that are not reported anywher else, and the whole book is well illustrated with a series of maps showing the situartion of the units and the actions described in such detail.'The book starts with a look at the Russian soldier and how trhe Germans learned to adapt to warfare in Russia. It then looks at operations by infantry, tanks and field engineers, and there are many extremely interesting operations described. Special operations are also included, and a number of ‘behind the lines’ operations receive treatment. It also deals with fighting in the various topographies and vegetation zones of Russia, as well as the differences between the summer, mud and snow periods.'This is a fundamental book for anyone looking at German warfare in the Russian campaign, and the way in which so much had to be altered, relearned or improvised by the German forces in this deadly campaign.

Originally formed in August/September 1914 as 8 Hy Bty, the first heavy battery of the New Armies to be raised after the outbreak of war, the designation was changed to 14 at the beginning of October 1914. When the battery went to France in May 1915 it was equipped with 4.7 guns but in June 1916 it was re-equipped with 60-pounders, just in time for the Somme. Usually War Diaries were not opened till the unit went on active service but in this case the diary begins on 3 October 1914 so we learn something about training and preparation in the UK. We haven t seen an awful lot in print about Royal Garrison Artillery units in action so this publication makes interesting reading. There is a very useful map showing the part of the Western Front where the battery fought and marking positions in which it was in action. The sites are numbered and the accompanying key identifies the location and gives the dates the battery was there. The Roll of Honour lists all casualties, dead, wounded and gassed, often with details of the wound, e.g. gunshot wound right leg . Honours and Awards give citations for all awards. Finally there is list of officers who served with the battery with brief service details including date of arrival and departure(with reasons such as wounded, evacuated sick, posting etc).

This publication was prepared by a number of German officers after the end of World War II. There were a number of these publications, many of which are in publication in the German Report Series by Naval and Military Press. They are all of significant importance in understanding the way in which the war was fought, particularly on the eastern front. This publication deals with improvisations. 157 of which are described. They range from tactical improvisations such as coping with mud, those imposed in desperation and those demanded by special situations, such as during Operation Citadel. Both offensive and defensive operations are covered, as well as troop movements, and all arms are included. Supply and transport also appear, together with technical improvisation (particularly the pamje wagons and the corduroy road), bridging. deception and movement across frozen lakes. Technical improvisation includes training for arctic conditions, and weapon and equipment ad hoc modifications. Special units and the Luftwaffe Field Divisions are also included, as well as some of the last ditch expedients forced on the Germans at the end of the war. There are 6 black and white maps to illustrate salient points.

This record contains the nominal roll of Fellows, Masters and past pupils of the college who served during the Great War. Casualties, Honours and Awards are noted, including Mentions in Despatches and unit in which served. The names are arranged on a chronological basis under the date of their leaving college in Dublin, Ireland.

"Short History of the London Rifle Brigade" by anonymousAs a volunteer regiment in the British Army, the London Rifle Brigade was one of the most important but lesser known components of the military at the time. While history buffs who specialize in war might know them, many people don't and this book aimed to change that. This concise history helps honor the men who served their country in this troop.