Robinson, the artistic name of Werner Kruse, was a German illustrator renowned for his unique "X-ray" style. Through this approach, he captured New York City's skyline and neighborhoods with intense detail, revealing the external and internal structures of buildings. His works were celebrated for their meticulous accuracy, capturing even the smallest architectural features. He also explored similar detailed studies of other cities, leaving behind remarkable visual records of urban landscapes.
This book details the German attempt to catch the allied forces as they retreated from the Germans designated to ensnare them. It did not succeed. This is an incredible story of missed opportunities for the German cavalry, made more astonishing by the amount of propaganda extolled by some British authors.