Militaria struppen im Ersten Weltkrieg GeschichteUniformierung und Ausrüstung von 1914

The book "Mountain Troops in World War I: History, Uniforms, and Equipment of 1914" offers a comprehensive analysis of the German mountain troops during World War I. It highlights the development and deployment of these special units, which are distinguished by their unique capabilities in high alpine warfare. The author, Dr. Alexander Jordan, director of the Military History Museum in Rastatt, guides readers through the multifaceted history of mountain soldiers, who had to contend not only with enemy forces but also with extreme weather conditions and challenging terrain. With approximately 1,000 illustrations, both in color and black and white, the subject matter is visually supported, providing a deep insight into the uniforms and equipment of these units. The text-image volume is bound in a sturdy hardcover with a dust jacket and consists of 540 pages rich in information and historical context.