The Italian Army 1940–45 (3): Italy 1943–45 (Men-at-Arms) - Softcover

Jowett, Philip

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1855328666 ISBN 13: 9781855328662

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 2001

Synopsis

Immediately after the Allied invasion of Italy in September 1943, Mussolini was deposed and the new Italian government switched sides. The German occupying forces swiftly freed Il Duce and ruthlessly disarmed the Italian Army; and from then until the end of the war in April 1945 Italian troops fought on both sides - with the forces of the new Fascist 'Salo Republic', in the Allied 'Co-Belligerent Forces', and in the Partisan movement. This period of bitter struggle saw the appearance of many new units and a wide range of interesting uniforms, described and illustrated in this final part of Philip Jowett's comprehensive three-volume series.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps and diagrams, the Men-at-Arms series is an unrivalled illustrated reference on the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the world's military forces, past and present.

About the Author:

Philip S. Jowett was born in Leeds in 1961, and has been interested in military history for as long as he can remember. Before beginning his Osprey series on the Italian Army of World War II he was the author of the much praised Men-at-Arms 306: Chinese Civil War Armies 1911-49. A rugby league enthusiast and amateur genealogist, he is married and lives in Leeds.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1855328666
• ISBN 13: 9781855328662
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Andrew Stephen