Finazzer, Enrico
Alpini: Italian Mountain Troops: 1872 to the Present
- ISBN 13:
- 9780764366543
- author:
- Finazzer, Enrico
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 31.2 x 23.7 x 2.6 centimetres (1
- Genre:
- History, Military History, Special Forces,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Alpini: Italian Mountain Troops 1872 to the Present A comprehensive history of Italy's elite mountain troops, from their formation in the late 19th century to the present day. This book tells the story of the Alpine infantry "Alpini" and the mountain artillery "Artiglieria da Montagna", who have played a significant role in some of the most demanding military conflicts of the modern era. From the crushing defeat at Adwa in 1896 to their battles against Austrian Gebirgsjäger in World War I, and on through World War II and beyond, the Alpini have consistently demonstrated their bravery and skill. This book explores unit organization and development, missions, uniforms, and equipment, providing a detailed narrative history of this elite troop. With over 300 photographs, including many from photographer Alessio Franconi's "Here They Fought", this is the first English-language history of the Alpini.
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