In the first fifty years of its existence as a nation, Italy experienced two counterinsurgency operations, two conventional wars against European powers, a civil war, and two colonial campaigns. These conflicts forced the country to become versatile. Italy entered the First World War as a young nation with a fledgling industry and limited natural resources. Nevertheless, like other belligerents, it made progress on the tactical learning curve of modern industrial warfare. The country's strategic ambitions in the Second World War, like those of Germany and imperialist Japan, exceeded its war-fighting capabilities. The Italian Way of War summarises previous research findings with new insights and provides a balanced account and assessment of Italian military history from 1866 to 1943.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Monica, Jeffrey La
Title
The Italian Way of War
Details
English text, 32 bw-illustrations. 160 pages.
State
new
Subtitle
A Short History from Garibaldi to Operation Husky 1866–1943
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