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This third volume of a mini-series covering the German forces in World War I examines the troops that fought during the climax of the war on all fronts. Nigel Thomas discusses the forces during the last great battles of attrition in the West (Arras, Messines, 3rd Ypres - Passchendaele/Langemarck - and Cambrai, 1917) and the collapse of Russia in the East. The 'Kaiserschlacht' campaign is covered, as are the German operations in Italy, the Balkans, and in support of Turkey in the Middle East. Illustrations are featured throughout, showing how uniform changes during this period reflected the introduction of new tactics and weapons, and new types of troops are discussed, such as tanks and assault battalions.

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.,. beautifully illustrated and the eight color plates show off a variety of WWI uniforms/equipment that are appropriate for armies that fought in the RCW...fills a very necessary spot in my wargaming library... As always, Osprey books form the first line of any 'attack' on a new period of study! - HMG Reviewing Stand

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Dr Nigel Thomas is an accomplished linguist and military historian, formerly at Northumbria University. His interests are 20th century military and civil uniformed organisations, with a special interest in Germany, Central and Eastern Europe. He was awarded a PhD on the Eastern Enlargement of NATO and is now a freelance military author, translator and military uniform consultant. Ramiro Bujeiro is an experienced commercial artist who lives and works in his native city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. He has become a frequent and popular contributor to Osprey books since illustrating Warrior 23: ‘US Marine in Vietnam’ (1998).

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