The Italian Army of World War I

Dr David Nicolle, Raffaele Ruggeri

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English

Osprey Publishing
01 March 2003

History; European history; First World War; Land forces & warfare

Series: Men-at-Arms

The dilemma of the young Italian kingdom and the experience of her army in the Great War were unique among the combatant nations. Late to enter the war against the Central Powers, she faced a massively defended Austro-Hungarian front in the north, including strong mountain features, as well as distractions in the Balkans and a simultaneous rebellion in her Libyan colony. Costly and repeated battles on the Isonzo front culminated in the disaster of Caporetto in October 1917, followed by a remarkable revival and eventual victory in 1918. This concise study describes and illustrates the Italian Army's campaigns, organisation, uniforms, weapons and equipment – including the famous 'death companies' and Arditi assault troops.

By: Dr David Nicolle
Illustrated by: Raffaele Ruggeri
Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: No. 387
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 5mm
Weight: 178g
ISBN: 9781841763989
ISBN 10: 1841763985
Series: Men-at-Arms
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 01 March 2003
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , A / AS level
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Italy and the Great Army; Chronology; Mobilisation, Strength & character; line Infantry; Elite & Specialist units; Weapons; Cavalry & Mechanised troops; technical troops; Support troops; Colonial & naval troops; Select bibliography & further reading; the plates; Index

Dr David Nicolle was born in 1944. He worked in the BBC Arabic service before going 'back to school', gaining an MA from the School of Oriental and African Studies and a PhD from Edinburgh University. He later taught World and Islamic art and architectural history at Yarmuk University, Jordan. He has been a prolific author of Osprey titles for many years. Raffaele Ruggeri lives and works in Bologna, Italy. He has a particular personal interest in the armies and forces of the Ottoman Empire, and has illustrated several titles for Osprey on this subject.

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The Italian Army of World War I

Dr David Nicolle, Raffaele Ruggeri

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