Pier Paolo Battistelli , Piero Crociani , Mr Peter Dennis (Illustrator)

World War II Partisan Warfare in Italy (Elite)

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ISBN 13:: 9781472808936
author:: Pier Paolo Battistelli , Piero Crociani , Mr Peter Dennis (Illustrator)
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Osprey Publishing
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2015
Pages:: 64
Dimensions:: 16.2 x 0.6 x 23.1 cm
Genre:: History, Military History, Armed Forces, Pier
Condition:: New
Availability:: Item usually sent within 7 working days

£15.86

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Italian resistance fighters rose up against German occupation in 1943, sparking a diverse movement that would eventually number around 100,000. This book explores the tactics and organizational structure of these brave partisans, who operated with precision and determination.

The partisans began as low-level saboteurs and assassins, but grew into a unified command structure as the Allies advanced towards Italy in spring 1944. As they worked closely with British and American forces, they received supplies and liaison teams, and played a crucial role in the final stages of the war.

This exhaustively researched guide provides a detailed look at the men and women who fought against occupation, and the German and Italian fascist security forces that sought to crush them. With its sumptuous illustrations, it is an essential resource for anyone interested in World War II history.

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