The Italian Army of World War I (Men-at-Arms, 387)

The Italian Army of World War I (Men-at-Arms, 387)

The dilemma of the young Italian kingdom and the experience of her army in World War I (1914-1918) were unique among the combatant nations. Late to enter the war against the Central Powers, she faced a massively defended Austro-Hungarian front in the north, including strong mountain features, as well as distractions in the Balkans and a simultaneous rebellion in her Libyan colony. Costly and repeated battles on the Isonzo front culminated in the disaster of Caporetto in October 1917, followed by a remarkable revival and eventual victory in 1918. This concise study describes and illustrates the Italian Army's campaigns, organisation, uniforms, weapons and equipment â€“ including the famous 'death companies' and Arditi assault troops.
Country USA
Brand Osprey Publishing
Manufacturer Osprey Publishing
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 40 b&w and 8 colour illustrations, index
ReleaseDate 2003-03-25
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781841763989

Country	USA
Brand	Osprey Publishing
Manufacturer	Osprey Publishing
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	40 b&w and 8 colour illustrations, index
ReleaseDate	2003-03-25
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781841763989