World War I Databook: The Essential Facts and Figures for All the Combatants

Ellis, John

ISBN 10: 1854107666 / ISBN 13: 9781854107664

Published by Aurum Pr Ltd, 2001

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: World War I Databook: The Essential Facts and Figures for All the Combatants
• Publisher: Aurum Pr Ltd
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1854107666
• ISBN 13: 9781854107664
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

John Ellis’ World War I Databook provides an expert, uniquely comprehensive source of information on all areas of the conflict. This remarkable reference book covers the western and eastern fronts, Italy, the Middle East, and Africa; details the forces deployed by all sides at key periods; shows the organization, manning, and equipment of representative units; includes statistics on the military forces deployed and casualties and losses; and lists the characteristics of the weaponry, aircraft, tanks, and ships. For students, researchers, and all interested in the history of World War I, this exhaustively researched volume will be invaluable.

From the Publisher

Described by Len Deighton as “a truly astonishing book,” John Ellis’ World War II Databook established a new benchmark in military reference works. Now comes his companion volume on World War I, providing an expert, uniquely comprehensive source of information on all areas of the conflict. This remarkable reference book is arranged in eight sections: The War in Maps covers western and eastern fronts, Italy, the Middle East, and Africa; Command Structures outlines the organization and personnel of the governments and military high command; Orders of Battle details the forces deployed by all sides at key periods; The Tables of Organization and Equipment shows the organization, manning, and equipment of representative units; Strengths provides statistics on the military forces deployed; Casualties and Losses are listed by country and service; Production records import and production data of key raw materials and munitions; and Hardware charts the characteristics of the weaponry, aircraft, tanks, and ships. For students and researchers and all interested in the history of World War I, this exhaustively researched volume will be invaluable.