ISBN10: 1855328658, ISBN13: 9781855328655, [publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, United Kingdom] Softcover At its peak the Italian Army contributed 2.5 million troops to the Axis war effort. In addition to its major role in North Africa, Italy's army invaded, and later bore the main burden of occupying, the Balkan countries. Italy also sent 250,000 men to fight on the Russian Front, In this second book of a three-part study Philip Jowett covers the organisation, uniforms and insignia of the italian troops committed to both the North African campaign, and the often neglected East African fighting of 1940-41, induding the colourful colourful units. Stephen Andrew's meticulcus colour plates illustrate a wide range of uniforms, many of which will be new to most readers. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
[Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2001]

ISBN10: 1855328658, ISBN13: 9781855328655, [publisher: Osprey] Softcover Osprey Men-at-Arms - World War II - Axis - Non-German Italian Army 1940-45, The (2) - Africa 1940-43 (MINT/New)Manufacturer: OspreyProduct Line: Men-at-Arms - World War II - Axis - Non-GermanType: SoftcoverCode: OSPMAA349Copyright Date: 2001Author: Philip JowettPage Count: 48Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. All pictures are stock photos. The condition of the item you will receive is MINT/New. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Product Description:At its peak the Italian Army contributed 2.5 million troops to the Axis war effort. In addition to its major role in North Africa, Italy's army invaded, and later bore the main burden of occupying, the Balkan countries. Italy also sent 250,000 men to fight on the Russian Front. In this second book of a three-part study Philip Jowett covers the organization, uniforms and insignia of the Italian troops committed to both the North African campaign, and the often neglected East African fighting of 1940-41, including the colorful colonial units. Stephen Andrew's meticulous color plates illustrate a wide range of uniforms.
[Fitchburg, WI, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1999]