The Austro-Hungarian Forces in World War I (1): 191416
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
The Austro-Hungarian Forces in World War I (1): 191416
By (Author) Peter Jung
Illustrated by Darko Pavlovic
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Osprey Publishing
30th May 2003
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
First World War
Land forces and warfare
940.413436
Physical Properties
Paperback
48
Width 184mm, Height 248mm, Spine 5mm
216g
Description
The part played in the Great War by the army of the Austro-Hungarian Dual Monarchy is little known to English-speakers, perhaps because the end of the war saw the complete destruction of the Empire. Yet it was of central importance, providing nearly all Central Powers forces on the Italian front, huge numbers on the Russian front, seven Army Corps in the Balkans and even a little-known contingent in Turkey and Palestine. The first half of the story of this complex multi-national organization at war is described here in a concise but detailed text, supported by data tables and an insignia chart, and illustrated with rare photographs and colourful uniform plates.
Reviews
"...beautifully illustrated and the eight color plates show off a variety of WWI uniforms/equipment that are appropriate for armies that fought in the RCW...fills a very necessary spot in my wargaming library... As always, Osprey books form the first line of any 'attack' on a new period of study!" --HMG Reviewing Stand
Author Bio
Dr Peter Jung was born in 1955 and attended the University of Vienna where he obtained a Doctorate in History. He started working for the Austrian State Archives/War Archives in 1981 and was the head of three departments there. He has written a number of books and articles including Die Feldverwendung der sterreichisch - Ungarischen Gendarmerie 1914/18 and L'ultimo Guerra degli Asburgo, Carso-Basso Isonzo-Trieste. Sadly Peter passed away in April 2003. Darko Pavlovic was born in 1959 and currently lives and works in Zagreb, Croatia. A trained architect, he now works as a full-time illustrator and writer, specialising in militaria. Darko has illustrated a number of books for Osprey including Men-at-Arms 282: 'Axis Forces in Yugoslavia 194145' and Elite 60: 'U-Boat Crews 191445'. He has also written and illustrated titles for the Men-at-Arms series on the Austrian army of the 19th century.
