Italian Adriatic Fleet 1915–18

Name: Italian Adriatic Fleet 1915–18
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ISBN: 9781472871367

The fierce naval war with Austria-Hungary

Enrico Cernuschi, Edouard A. Groult

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English

Osprey
05 May 2026

History; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; Maritime history; Naval forces & warfare; Battles & campaigns; Military & naval ships

Series: Fleet

Fiercely fought with all the latest weaponry of World War I, Italy’s Adriatic campaign is the forgotten war of the dreadnought era. Fully illustrated, this is its first history in English.

Fought across the narrowest naval frontline of World War I, with almost daily combat, the Adriatic Sea was perhaps the war’s most active coastal naval campaign, yet it is barely known in the English-speaking world. Although the two battle fleets never met, the Adriatic was ferociously fought over by Italy and Austro-Hungary’s cruisers, destroyers, torpedo boats and submarines. It was a war of hit-and-run attacks, port raids, blockades and evasions, convoy warfare, shore bombardments and amphibious operations.

Renowned naval historian Enrico Cernuschi draws upon his decades of research to present the first complete history in English of Italy’s Adriatic naval war, and the fleets and flotillas that fought it. The theatre saw successful use of new technology and tactics, including the first battleship to be sunk by torpedo, as well as extensive use of aircraft and flying boats.

Packed with rare and unpublished photos, superb original artwork, 3D maps and diagrams, this book explores the Regia Marina’s warships, command structures, intelligence, relations with other Allied navies, as well as a thorough history of Adriatic naval actions, most of which have never been written about in English.

By: Enrico Cernuschi
Illustrated by: Edouard A. Groult
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 260g
ISBN: 9781472871367
ISBN 10: 1472871367
Series: Fleet
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 05 May 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Enrico Cernuschi is a naval historian based at Pavia, Italy. He has written dozens of books and monographs and more than 500 articles in Italian, English, and French. He has contributed to USNI books and has published extensively with Italy’s professional naval organizations. His major works include “Ultra” La fine di un mito and Sea Power the Italian Way. He is a regular contributor to Warship. Edouard A. Groult is a French digital artist and history enthusiast, based near London.

Reviews for Italian Adriatic Fleet 1915–18: The fierce naval war with Austria-Hungary

This latest volume in Osprey’s excellent Fleet series is informative and introduces readers to a fleet that will be new to many of them. * Neil Smith * This excellent book has plenty to offer the wargamer and naval history buff, covering the subject for the first time in English. * The Balkan Wargamer *