Histories of two hundred and fifty-one divisions of the German army which participated in the war (1914-1918)

A comprehensive reference that gathers the operational histories of two‑hundred and fifty‑one German divisions that fought in the Great War. Drawing on the intelligence reports of the American Expeditionary Forces and the General Staff’s records, the work details each unit’s formation, composition, and movements through the early years of the conflict. Readers will find concise accounts of battles, deployments, and the organizational changes that shaped every division from the Alpine Corps to the various Guard, Bavarian, and Reserve formations.

The volume is organized alphabetically and numerically, making it easy to locate a specific division and trace its activities up to the end of 1918. With its meticulous listings of dates, locations, and unit designations, the book serves both scholars and anyone interested in the structure of the German army during World War I, offering a clear snapshot of the forces that shaped the war’s first act.