Naval & Military Press: New Wolrd War One Books Released

Naval & Military Press has added these new titles to their extensive military book webshop during their discount moment, so grab them at a discount while you can. I especially like their new World War One books as I'm located at only 30 minutes from most of the battlefields, they are certainly noted for an upcoming purchase.

Silent Cities of Flanders Fields: This ultimate work of reference is illustrated with over 1000 images and highlights more than 500 graves of particular interest Includes a pullout visitor's guide to the WW1 cemeteries with maps and schemes of all the sites - perfect for the many tours that have been organised as part of the W.W.I centennial Preface by the Commonwealth War Grave Commission

During the First World War, from 1914-1918, Belgium was at the very centre of some of the most important and bloody battles. Thousands upon thousands of soldiers bravely fought in this corner of the Western Front with a grim persistence, resulting in a massive loss of life. Silent Cities of Flanders Fields honours these valiant men, and depicts the history of the 230 war cemeteries around Ypres, in the Salient and the rest of West Flanders. The most significant graves are described and illustrated, with each grave sorted by cemetery. The stories of the most famous soldiers are highlighted in separate frameworks, giving the history of their origins and their lives. Amongst them is Captain Noel Godfrey Chavasse - the only man in the First World War to be awarded the Victoria Cross twice - and Irishman Francis Ledwidge 'the soldier poet', killed in action at the Battle of Passchendaele; unbelievably he was killed on the same day, in the same battle, as his Welsh counterpart, poet Hedd Wyn. With a preface by the Commonwealth War Grave Commission, this is a moving and fitting tribute to the many courageous men whose sacrifice should never be forgotten.

The Imperial German Armies in Field Grey Seen Through Period Photographs volume 3: These books present in detail the field-grey uniforms, helmets, weapons, and equipment used before and during the First World War. The origin and the many formations in existence at the outbreak of the war, and newly raised will be outlined, followed by a section on uniforms. The many carefully selected black and white war-era photos with large and complete captions will give the reader a thorough understanding of the appearance of the German Army during World War I. 

Each branch of service is lavishly illustrated with over 3000 black and white, and color photographs. The three volumes cover: uniforms, headgear, weapons, gas warfare, telephone and communications equipment, infantry, jäger, schützen, radfahrer, mountain troops, machine gunners, cavalry, artillery, pioneers, transport, train, medical, and miscellaneous formations.

And these are only two books from the new wave of releases so make sure to browse the catalogue for more interesting background books and inspiration for upcoming projects.