Germany in the Great War Illustrated - Mobilisation and the Western Advance is the first volume of a projected six-part series that details, graphically, the Central Powers - Germany and Austro-Hungary - fighting to the west during the concluding months of 1914. This superbly illustrated and highly researched book covers the schema of a 'quick victory' on the WestFront (Western Front). From preparatory build-up, to mobilisation and to subsequent annexation and occupation, (90 per cent of northern France and the Kingdom of Belgium), this title manifest the 'German' perspective - a pictorial digest. Evincing German offense against the BEF (British Expeditionary Force), French and Belgium armies at the Battle of Mons, heralding the mass exodus of British troops from region, the siege of Antwerp and the breakthrough toward Paris. Each successive chapter includes a short, introductory narrative, documenting holistically events and is accompanied by a wealth of fully captioned and rarely before seen photographs: over 500 images. AUTHOR: Joshua Bilton is a graduate of the University of Reading with a bachelor's degree in Art. He has been interested in military history as far back as he can remember. This is his first book, which will be followed by other publications ? all massively illustrated and part of the Pen Sword anthology "The Great War Illustrated" official. The further volumes of Germany in the Great War will cover each consecutive year of the conflict, chronologically. He currently lives and works in the United Kingdom. 260 illustrations
