GERMAN ARMY IN WORLD WAR I (2) 1915-1917

Travel back in time to the turbulent years of World War I and take a close look at the army of the German Empire. This volume, the second in a three-part series, offers a unique insight into the realities of the conflict at the time, showing the adaptations, innovations and changes that affected German soldiers in the years 1915-1917. It is a fascinating journey through military history, ideal for military enthusiasts and history researchers.

• Detailed information about the organization of the German army in the years 1915-1917
• Richly illustrated with rare photographs from the era
• Carefully made color plates showing uniforms and insignia
• Analysis of changes in uniforms and equipment in response to trench warfare
• Description of the evolution of military tactics and strategies
• Presentation of the role of new types of weapons, such as assault battalions and aviation
• Insight into the adaptation of cavalry regiments to the conditions of the Western Front

In the years 1915-1917, the army of the German Empire faced a new, static reality of trench warfare. The need to adapt to the conditions at the front resulted in numerous modifications to uniforms and equipment. Pre-war uniforms gave way to practical solutions, and cost savings became a priority. On battlefields dominated by machine guns and artillery, steel helmets regained popularity, and gas masks became an integral part of every soldier's equipment.

The smart cavalry regiments, which were supposed to play a key role in pre-war plans, quickly proved useless on the Western Front. Many of them were dismounted, and the cavalrymen were forced to fight side by side with the infantry. The prestige associated with the cavalry was taken over by new types of weapons, such as assault battalions and the dynamically developing air force, which revolutionized the way warfare was conducted.

This volume, the second in a three-part series, is a comprehensive study of the organization, uniforms and insignia of the German army in the years 1915-1917. The authors, based on extensive source material, present detailed information on the military structure, changes in equipment and the evolution of war tactics. Rare photographs and carefully made color plates perfectly complement the text, allowing the reader to visualize the realities of the lives of soldiers on the front of World War I. This book is an invaluable source of knowledge for anyone interested in military history, as well as for modelers and historical reenactors looking for accurate information on the uniforms and equipment of the German army in that period.