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OverviewItalian military historian Pier Paolo Battistelli examines the elite and specialforces units of the Italian Army during World War II. This includes a vast array of troop types, including paratroopers, assault engineers, sea-landing and swimmer units, long-range recce and ski units, and even hand-picked Fascist 'Mussolini' units. It also delves into the specialist tank and armoured units that were created to emulate the German armoured units. While the Italian units discussed enjoyed mixed success, the volume draws attention to the incredibly hard fighting done by some in the deserts of North Africa and the frozen wastelands of Russia. Illustrated with rare archival photographs and specially commissioned artwork, this is a fascinating insight into a little-studied aspect of Axis forces. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Pier Paolo Battistelli , Johnny ShumatePublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Osprey Publishing Volume: 99 Dimensions: Width: 18.40cm , Height: 0.70cm , Length: 24.80cm Weight: 0.250kg ISBN: 9781849085953ISBN 10: 1849085951 Pages: 64 Publication Date: 20 November 2011 Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , General , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Language: English Table of ContentsIntroduction /Elite units – armour: tank and mechanized units of ‘Centauro’, ‘Ariete’ & ‘Littorio’ divisions, and ‘Trento’ and ‘Trieste’ motorized divisions – scout groups, armoured scout units /Paratroopers: experimental units – ‘Folgore’ and ‘Nemdo’ divisions /Assault engineers: 31st and 32nd ‘Guastatori’ battalions /Special Units: ‘Monte Cervino’ ski battalions – X Arditi regiment: paratrooper, swimmer and LRRP companies – ’Red Arrows’ Group: Arab, Indian turncoat, and Italian assault volunteer battalions /Fascist ‘Mussolini’ units: sea-landing battalions, tank unitsReviewsThe book is illustrated with rare archive photographs and specially commissioned artwork, and is a fascinating insight into a little-studied aspect of Axis forces -- Scale Military Modeller WWD Author InformationPier Paolo Battistelli earned his PhD in Military History at the University of Padua. A scholar of German and Italian politics and strategy throughout World War II, he is active in Italy and abroad writing titles and essays on military history subjects. A contributor to the Italian Army Historical Office, he is currently revising his PhD thesis for publication: The War of the Axis: German and Italian Military Partnership in World War Two, 1939-1943. Johnny Shumate works as a freelance illustrator living in Nashville, Tennessee. He began his career in 1987 after graduating from Austin Peay State University. Most of his work is rendered in Adobe Photoshop using a Cintiq monitor. His greatest influences are Angus McBride, Don Troiani, and Edouard Detaille. His interests include karate, running, Bible reading, history, and making English longbows. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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