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Italian Army of World War I, The

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Men-at-Arms - World War I

MSRP old price: $17.95


Product Info

Title
Italian Army of World War I, The
Publisher
Category
Author
David Nicolle
Publish Year
2003
Pages
48
Dimensions
8x10x.25"
NKG Part #
2147397248
MFG. Part #
OSPMAA387
Type
Softcover
Series
MAA387

Description

The dilemma of the young Italian kingdom and the experience of her army in the Great War 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, organization, uniforms, weapons and equipment – including the famous 'death companies' and Arditi assault troops.