Italian Army Elite Units & Special Forces 1940–43
Nov 2011 · Bloomsbury Publishing
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64
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About this ebook
Italian 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.
About the author
James D'Angina and is the former Chief Curator for the US Army's Air Defense Artillery Museum, Fort Bliss, Texas, and currently works as a USAF Historian for the 353rd Special Operations Group, Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan. He writes articles for his unit as well as an annual unit history for the Air Force historical system, and has contributing many articles for the USAF and USMC.
Henry Morshead is a design consultant in the European automotive and aerospace sectors, with clients including Bentley, Citroen and Airbus. A former officer in the Royal Engineers and illustrator for Jane's, he maintains a keen interest in the design and use of military land and air vehicles.
Henry Morshead is a design consultant in the European automotive and aerospace sectors, with clients including Bentley, Citroen and Airbus. A former officer in the Royal Engineers and illustrator for Jane's, he maintains a keen interest in the design and use of military land and air vehicles.
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