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.
The Italian Army 1940–45 (3): Italy 1943–45 (Men-at-Arms)
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Author: Jowett, Philip
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9781855328662
Details:
Author: Jowett, Philip
Brand: Osprey Publishing
Edition: First Edition
Features:
- Reference Book
- Book has slight yellowing
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 48
Release Date: 25-05-2001
Part Number: 40 b&w and 8 colour illustrations
Package Dimensions: 10.0 x 7.1 x 0.2 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9781855328662
