The book covers the actions of the German Army in the Low Countries
during 1915 and 1916. In its broad compass it looks at the battles with
the French, Belgians and British, concentrating mostly on the latter.
Both 1915 and 1916 were very active years for the Central Powers and the
Allies. After a quiet start with minor fighting April 1915 saw gas
attacks against Hill 60, followed by 2nd Ypres and intermittent attacks
throughout the remainder of the year. There was also considerable naval
and air activity through the year. 1916 was arguably the most dramatic
year of the War, not least for the Allied Somme offensive.
This work, which follows on from the author's German Army in Flanders
1914 in the same series, includes notes on the divisions that fought
there and a chronological order of events as they unfolded. Where
relevant, material from the German home front is included.
Each phase and aspect of the period is detailed from the German point of
view using primary and secondary sources from both Germany and Britain.
The illustrations provide a pictorial background in both a specific and
general form, highlighting life in the front-line as well as rear areas
and show how the War affected the towns and villages of the region.