KAISER'S ARMY

In this comprehensive book, David Stone describes and analyzes every aspect of the German Army as it existed under Kaiser Wilhelm II, encompassing its development and antecedents, organization, personnel, weapons and equipment, inherent strengths and weaknesses, and victories and defeats as it fought on many fronts throughout World War I.

The book deals in considerable detail with the origins and creation of the German army, examining the structure of power in German politics and wider society and the nation's imperial ambitions, along with the ways in which the high command and general staff functioned in terms of strategy and tactical doctrine. Stone examines the nature, background, recruitment, training, and military experiences of the officers, NCOs, and soldiers, as well as personal and collective values relating to honor, loyalty, and conscience.

In addition the army's operations. Stone gives context with an overview of the army at war, covering the key actions and outcomes of major campaigns from 1914 to 1918 up to the signature of the Armistice at Compiègne. For anyone seeking a definitive reference on the German Army of the period--whether scholar, historian, serving soldier or simply a general reader--this remarkable book will prove an invaluable work.

In aceasta carte cuprinzatoare, David Stone descrie si analizeaza fiecare aspect al armatei germane asa cum a existat sub Kaiser Wilhelm II, cuprinzand dezvoltarea si antecedentele acesteia, organizarea, personalul, armele si echipamentele, punctele tari si punctele slabe inerente si victoriile si infrangerile in timpul luptei pe multe fronturi de-a lungul primului razboi mondial. Cartea trateaza in detaliu considerabil originile si creatia armatei germane, examinand structura puterii in politica germana si societatea mai larga si ambitiile imperiale ale natiunii, impreuna cu modurile in care inalta comanda iar statul major functiona in termeni de strategie si doctrina tactica.