Carnage

by Smith, Alistair

• ISBN13: 9781848846821
• ISBN10: 1848846827
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-06-19
• Publisher: Pen & Sword

Summary

These amazingly well preserved photographs originate from German collection. They cover the full gamut of the dreadful conditions that all troops involved in that ghastly war experienced between 1914 and 1918. The collection portrays life and conditions in the German trenches, The carnage of the wrecked villages and buildings in which they lived and fought and views of the destruction wrought by the Allied offensives. Many of the photos show downed British and French aircraft and often with their crew, dead or alive. Captured British and French troops are seen being held before shipment to PoW camps well behind the lines. The utter destruction of the country surrounding the Front is difficult to comprehendThis is not a book For The feint hearted since it clearly portrays the true horror of World War One as experienced by the German Army.Authors: Jon Sutherland has written extensively on military history and warfare. Much of his previous work has concerned the American involvement in the European in World War I And The European theatre of World Wars I & II. Diane Canwell has written works on European history and is much involved in the research for this book.

Author Biography

Alistair Smith has been a military researcher for many years. He has contributed to a number of titles in the past three decades. His main areas of interest are twentieth century warfare, weapon systems, vehicles and aircraft. He has written several Images of War titles.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 4
Before the Battle	p. 9
Preparing for Battle	p. 27
The Trenches	p. 35
The Enemy	p. 62
The Aircraft	p. 72
War Damages	p. 88
Official Photographs	p. 106
Bibliography	p. 125
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