World War I Databook: The Essential Facts and Figures for All the Combatants

by John Ellis, Michael Cox

John Ellis’ World War I Databook provides an expert, uniquely comprehensive source of information on all areas of the conflict. This remarkable reference book covers the western and eastern fronts, Italy, the Middle East, and Africa; details the forces deployed by all sides at key periods; shows the organization, manning, and equipment of representative units; includes statistics on the military forces deployed and casualties and losses; and lists the characteristics of the weaponry, aircraft, tanks, and ships. For students, researchers, and all interested in the history of World War I, this exhaustively researched volume will be invaluable.

323 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2001

About the author

John Ellis was born in Bradford and educated at the Universities of Sussex and Manchester. He was a lecturer in the latter's department of Military Studies. His books include The Sharp End: The Fighting Man in World War II; The Social History of the Machine Gun, Eye-Deep in Hell, an account of trench life in the Great War; Cassino: The Hollow Victory; and Brute Force: Allied Strategy and Tactics in the Second World War.