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OverviewThe Italian Reparti d'Assalto (Assault Units) of World War I were a truly elite force. The word ardito (pl. arditi) means bold or daring, and, as their name suggests, their role required courage, as well as specific combat skills. This book takes a close look at the origins, training, dress, weaponry and equipment of the Arditi, and examines the daily life, motivation and combat role of these elite soldiers. The legacy of their identity is also examined, in the presence of D'Annunzio and rise to power of Mussolini in post-war Italy. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Angelo Pirocchi , Velimir VuksicPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Osprey Publishing Volume: 87 Dimensions: Width: 18.40cm , Height: 0.70cm , Length: 24.80cm Weight: 0.242kg ISBN: 9781841766867ISBN 10: 1841766860 Pages: 64 Publication Date: 19 March 2004 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: No Longer Our Product Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Language: English Table of ContentsIntroduction · The origins and deployment of the Arditi · Chronology of the war on the Italian Front · Recruitment · Training · Clothing and equipment · Uniforms and insignia · Equipment · Weapons · Individual weapons · Crew-served weapons · Daily life · The Ardito in battle · Tactics · The experience of battle · Combat organisation · At war's end · Demobilisation · Aftermath: the Ardito legacy in the 1920s · Museums, collections and associations · Glossary · Bibliography · Colour plate commentary · IndexReviewsAuthor InformationAngelo L. Pirocchi was born in Milan in 1969. Since the early 1990s he has dedicated himself to academic and military research, and has published books and articles on peacekeeping and military history. He has also served as an International Officer in Bosnia and Albania. Velimir Vuksic is an experienced military illustrator, whose published work covers a wide variety of periods, conflicts and armies. He has worked for numerous magazines over the years, including Military Illustrated. A native of Croatia, Velimir has also served in the armed forces, as a paratrooper. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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