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Imperial German Colonial and Overseas Troops 1885–1918

By Alejandro de Quesada and Chris Dale
Series: Men-at-Arms
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In Imperial German Colonial and Overseas Troops 1885–1918, Alejandro de Quesada and Chris Dale explore the history and military aspects of Germany's colonial forces during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book details the formation, organisation, and operations of these troops, examining their roles in various colonial territories. It provides an insightful look into the challenges and influences of German military presence overseas during that era.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by military history and the complexities of German colonial forces from the late 19th century to the end of World War I. It delves into the uniforms, structure, and campaigns of these unique troops, offering detailed insights for enthusiasts of historical and military studies.

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Imperial German Colonial and Overseas Troops 1885–1918

Featuring specially commissioned artwork and many rare photos, this book describes and illustrates the Kaiser’s specially raised and uniformed units and the ‘sea battalions’ that were raised to serve with the fleet, as far afield as China and the Pacific islands.

Featuring specially commissioned artwork and many rare photos, this book describes and illustrates the Kaiser’s specially raised and uniformed units and the ‘sea battalions’ that were raised to serve with the fleet, as far afield as China and the Pacific islands.

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Germany’s 30-year colonial episode in Africa, the Pacific, and her enclave in China is a relatively unexplored aspect of the country’s history.

Under the young Kaiser Wilhelm II, rivalry with the old colonial powers saw the protectorates, originally established by trading companies, transformed into crown colonies garrisoned by the newly raised Schutztruppe, with support from the Imperial Navy’s Seebataillone. Imperial German Colonial and Overseas Troops 1885–1918 explains the organisation and operations in these colonies, including an account of the Herero campaign in Southwest Africa.

Illustrated with rare photos, and with colour plates detailing the uniforms of German and native troops alike, this is an authoritative description of the garrisons manning the German colonies.

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Imperial German Colonial and Overseas Troops 1885–1918 has been highlighted as particularly beneficial for enthusiasts interested in collecting and creatively building dioramas, as well as those involved in model-making. This suggests it offers valuable insights and visual inspiration to hobbyists within the historical and military modelling community.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781780961644

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 August 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Osprey Publishing

Illustration: 40 b/w; 8 col

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Stephen Walsh

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 244.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 48

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Alejandro de Quesada Chris Dale Education & Reference History & Military Military History Non-Fiction Series: Men-at-Arms

About the Author

Alejandro de Quesada is a Florida-based military history writer, an experienced researcher, and collector of militaria, photos, and documents. He runs an archive and historical consultancy for museums and films as a secondary business. Alejandro has written over 100 articles and over 25 books, including several for Osprey. Stephen Walsh studied Art at the North East Wales Institute and has worked as a professional illustrator since 1988. Since then he has illustrated a variety of books and games including the Settlers of Catan. His projects for Osprey include such diverse subjects as the battle of Otterburn, the Chinese army from 1937 to 1949 and the US Home Front in World War II. He is married with two children and lives in Macclesfield.

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