The War With Germany: A Statistical Summary (Classic Reprint)

Leonard P. Ayres

ISBN 10: 1330483790 / ISBN 13: 9781330483794

Published by Forgotten Books, 2022

About this Item

Print on Demand. Immerse yourself in the gripping story of American involvement in World War I through statistical analysis. This book presents a comprehensive account of the mobilization and actions of the US during the conflict, utilizing data meticulously compiled by the Statistics Branch of the General Staff. From the recruitment of four million men to the intricacies of troop transportation and equipment procurement, this book delves deep into the challenges and achievements of the American war effort. Discover the strategies behind the training of soldiers, the logistics of supplying an army overseas, and the groundbreaking use of artillery and aircraft. The author meticulously examines the crucial battles fought by American troops and analyzes the impact of disease and casualties on the outcome of the war. This book offers a unique perspective on the human and material dimensions of World War I, providing valuable insights into the mobilization and actions of the United States during this pivotal conflict. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781330483794_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The War With Germany: A Statistical Summary (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330483790
• ISBN 13: 9781330483794
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Modern Military and War History

About this title

Synopsis

How the United States helped win a global war, told with numbers you can trust

This concise, data‑driven account shows the scale and scope of America’s military effort in World War I, from recruitment and training to transport, weapons, and expenditures. It reveals how production, logistics, and funding fit together to form one of history’s largest mobilizations.

In this edition, you’ll find clear breakdowns of:

• Army organization, training camps, and the flow of troops to the front
• Production of rifles, machine guns, artillery, ammunition, and smokeless powder
• Transport, supply chains, and the movement of ships across the Atlantic
• War spending, permanent assets, and how the U.S. compares with other nations

What you will experience:

• Diagrams and tables that illustrate the pace of induction, training, and deployment
• Summaries showing where the money went and what it bought for the Army
• Context about international cooperation and the overall cost of the war

Ideal for history readers, students, and anyone seeking a factual snapshot of the wartime U.S. mobilization and its lasting impact.