A fascinating, highly detailed study of daggers and dagger-bayonets
from both World Wars. The extraordinary variety of World
War I German daggers and dagger-bayonets which have been discovered have led to
this book that is easy to use, relying on photographs of both the knives and
their owners, and completed by short texts.
As a base, some articles written for Militaria Magazine have been
updated thanks to many new photos. More than 140 colour pictures show the
weapons used during both world wars, both in their entire length, as well as
with their scabbards; with the addition, when needed, of close-ups of their
maker’s marks and markings.
The author has made a selection of weapons that have distinctive
features, such as personalised markings, a regimental number or patriotic
motifs, rather than other weapons, which despite being just as interesting,
sadly remain anonymous.
