ORBATs: WW1 Orders of Battle
The WFA provides access to an extensive collection of Orders of Battle (ORBATs) compiled by Dr George F. Nafziger. This comprehensive resource contains over 500 detailed PDF files documenting military formations and unit structures from the First World War and other conflicts.
About the collection
- Dr Nafziger, PhD, Captain USNR-Ret., is a military historian and former US Navy officer with over two decades of service, including combat experience in Vietnam. He holds advanced degrees in military history and business and is the founder of The Nafziger Collection, a publishing house specialising in military history.
- These ORBATs represent a significant research tool for anyone studying military organisation, tactical deployment, and the evolution of armed forces during the period.
What you’ll find
The collection includes Orders of Battle covering:
- British, Commonwealth and Imperial forces
- French, German, and other European armies
- Various theatres of war including the Western Front, Gallipoli, Salonika, East Africa, and the Middle East
- Detailed unit compositions and command structures
- Supporting documentation on military organisation
Each file is provided in PDF format and can be viewed directly in your browser or downloaded for reference.
Access for members
If you are a current member of the WFA, access the Orders of Battle collection here.
The collection page includes search functionality to help you locate specific formations, theatres, or nationalities within the 500+ available files.
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