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The Germans in Flanders, 1914–1915 (Images of War) Kindle Edition

by David Bilton (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 16 ratings
A pictorial history of the German occupation of Flanders in Belgium during the early years of World War I.

With photographs, captions, and text, this book follows the German Army’s presence in Flanders, from its arrival in September, 1914, until the summer of 1916. It examines the Kaiser’s Army’s battles with the French, Belgians, and British, concentrating mostly on the latter and the battles for Ypres (1st Ypres 1914 and 2nd Ypres 1915 and the gas attacks). The book features detailed text, around 250 photos, a timeline of events in Flanders, and a section on the German divisions that fought there. Also included is material from the home front.

Each phase and aspect of the period is described from the German point of view using primary and secondary sources from both Germany and Britain. The illustrations provide a view of life on the front-line as well as in rear areas. Most of the illustrations have never been published. As well as illustrating German troops in the area, it shows how the war changed the towns and villages. A second campaign volume covering the period from 1916 to 1918 will follow.
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    Images of War
  2. Print length
    326 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Pen & Sword Military
  5. Publication date
    April 23, 2012
  6. File size
    42.3 MB
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Another in the superb series of 'rare photographs from wartime archives', this time covering the Germans in Flanders at the start of the war as they fought the French, Belgians and British. Each phase and aspect is described from the German perspective. Using many images previously unpublished, the activities at the Front are complemented by images of life in the rear and on the home front. A well written account runs throughout and contains a chronology of events and information on the German Divisions engaged. It is our understanding that this is the first volume in a planned series of three. A very popular series. 10/10. Great War Magazine

About the Author

David Bilton is a retired teacher who spends his time looking after his family, working as a University lecturer and researching the Great War. He is the prolific author of numerous books about the British Army, the Home Front and the German Army. His first book, The Hull Pals, became the BBC 2 series The Trench. Since he started writing he has contributed to many television and radio programmes. His interest in the Great War was ignited by his grandfather's refusal to talk about his experiences in Gallipoli and on the Western Front.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00DN5U8Z6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pen & Sword Military (April 23, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 23, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 42.3 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 326 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 16 ratings

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  • TheRightisRight
    5.0 out of 5 stars It's has a good amount of photos
    Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2016
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    This book was a treasure trove of information. It has a good amount of photos, but is not a photo book. I was particularly impressed with the authors treatment of the shootings of civilians. We have all seen allied propaganda which accused Germany of killing innocent people during the march into Belgium. I was able to interview a few remaining German vets in the 70's and they stated the same facts the book deals with. Civilians, under the rules of war, are forbidden to attack military personnel, doing so subjects you to legal reprisals. The civil population was aroused by priests and politicians to attack German soldiers by sniping. This in turn, caused a German reaction that executed these provocateurs according to the rules of war. Any nation would have done the same, and did the same. As with most propaganda, it's based on fact that is twisted to suit the accuser.
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  • W. R. G. DMD
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent work.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2013
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    Mr Bilton's work and photos are top notch. Most all of the photos in the work are new to the public, and his indepth study of the first year of the Great War is seldom seen by the English language reader. A wonderfaul historical addition.
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  • weirdwartales
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good coverage of Flanders, photos smaller that I would have liked
    Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2013
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    This book was a nice read. History of the German involvement in Flanders through 1915. More text than I originally would have thought, but well written nonetheless. I was expecting more of a "picture book" with large photos. The photos presented are a nice cross-section of the battle's progressions. Most are 1 1/2" x 2" or 2" x 3" in size. Some reprints of postcards from before the war to show how these villages looked before they were destroyed by artillery and combat. A nice touch was the histories of German units involved in the Battles. The last portion of the book contains strictly photographs with cutlines. A fun and enjoyable read, and interesting photos. I guess I just wish they were larger.
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  • Jon R Eisenman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice photo book
    Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2017
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    Very nice photo book, along with a very good series. Very useful in research. Highly recommend the series. Very happy with the seller, would buy again.
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  • RandyCee
    5.0 out of 5 stars Army life is army life.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2018
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    Interesting pictorial about the other side of WW 1.
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  • Dr Y
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great WWI Pictures
    Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2012
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    What a great photo album. I keep thinking there are no more pics of WWI that I haven't seen, This book proved me wrong.
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  • Nick Keep
    5.0 out of 5 stars great for modellers and uniform buffs
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 31, 2016
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    Superb photographs,great for modellers and uniform buffs.
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