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Imperial German colonial and overseas troops 1885-1918 / Alejandro de Quesada ; illustrated by Stephen Walsh.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- De Quesada, A. M., author.
- Series:
- Men-at-arms series ; 490.
- Men-at-arms ; 490
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Germany. Heer.
- Germany.
- Armies, Colonial.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (121 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Botley, Oxford ; Long Island City, New York : Osprey Publishing, [2013]
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- This book tells and illustrates the little-known story of Germany's 30-year episode as a colonial power in Africa and the Pacific, and her enclave in China. Under the ambitious 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 emergency support from the Imperial Navy's Sea Battalions. This book explains their organization and operations, including the horrific 1904-07 Herero campaign in Southwest Africa. It is illustrated with rare p
- Contents:
- Cover; Title; Contents; Germany's Emergence as a Colonial Power; African Colonies; Pacific Possessions; The German Presence in China; The Sea Battalions; World War I Overseas; Aftermath; Select Bibliography; Plate Commentaries; Related Titles; Imprint
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 40-41) and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 9781780961651
- 1780961650
- 9781780961668
- 1780961669
- OCLC:
- 881163645
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