David Bilton Livres

Highly interesting to anyone with a passing interest in military badges, this book is invaluable for military collectors.

Focusing on the German Army's operations along the River Somme during World War I, this illustrated book provides a unique perspective by detailing the conflict from the German viewpoint. It chronicles key phases, including the initial battles against the French, the significant 1916 Allied Offensive, and the brief resurgence during the 1918 Kaiserschlacht. Utilizing primary and secondary sources, the book features richly captioned photographs, authoritative text, and a chronological timeline, offering a fresh take on a well-documented chapter of military history.

By the author of the best selling The Trench. * Strong national and local interest.

During the Great War a German publisher produced a number of photographic books that are of considerable interest to the modern-day reader. These were based on the photographs taken by the German regiments that found themselves stationed there during the War. This, the first book, covers the Battle of Arras in 1917, one of the largest in the War.In addition to the introduction giving the historical context there are 350 photographs of the villages and towns, trenches, troop movements, cemeteries and dealing with civilians. These photos vividly convey what the areas of Lens, Arras, Bullecourt, Havrincourt, Cambrai, Douai were like under German occupation.This book is not just a memory-rich diary for the thousands of soldiers who fought there but also a valuable record of the period.

The third volume covers the battles in Flanders against the Belgians, French and British over a 23-month period. Written using primary and secondary sources, it covers all the engagements. Each phase and aspect of the period is detailed from the German point of view. Contains detailed text and approximately 250 photographs.

Focusing on the 10th Battalion of the East Yorkshire, known as the Hull Pals, this book chronicles their experiences from September 1914 to May 1918. It serves as a companion to the BBC2 series "The Trench," offering insights into the battalion's history and the lives of its soldiers. Readers will discover who these men were, their origins, and their survival stories, supported by over 150 photographs, illustrations, and maps, many of which are previously unpublished, providing a vivid portrayal of their wartime reality.

The book concentrates on the German Army's actions against Russia. and coincides with imminent centenary of the Great War. With over 200 new and unpublished photos.

This highly illustrated book covers the German retreat from the Somme, through the defensive battles of 1917, the Kaiserschlacht (Kaiser’s Battle) of early 1918, to the final Allied offensive from August to the end of the War. The post-Armistice events are also covered as the implications of defeat sunk in on an exhausted nation and its shattered army.Each phase is analyzed from the German point of view giving an original angle. The photographs vividly demonstrate life and events both at the front line in the trenches as well as in the rear echelons.This book will appeal to a wide spectrum of readers. Its highly illustrated nature is ideal for the general reader while its rare photographs and unusual angle will make it collectable by the more specialist reader.

Focusing on the often-overlooked Territorial Force during the Great War, this book highlights their crucial role in the Allied victory. Commonly referred to as 'Saturday Night Soldiers,' these troops were equally matched with New Army divisions and were the first reinforcements for regular forces in 1914. By exploring their contributions, the author seeks to correct the historical neglect of the TF and emphasize their significance in the war effort.

Huge number of illustrations, mostly never seen before.