The Italian Army In North Africa: A Poor Fighting Force or Doomed by Circumstanc

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE The Italian Army In North Africa by Walter S. Zapotoczny While the Italian soldiers commitment was not as great as that of the Germans, many Italians fought bravely. The Littorio and Ariete Divisions earned Allied admiration at Tobruk, Gazala, and EI Alamein. Their Army played a significant role as part of the Afrika Korps and made up a large portion of the Axis combat power in North Africa during 1941. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description When most people think of the Italian Army in North Africa during the Second World War, they tend to believe that the average Italian soldier offered little resistance to the Allies before surrendering. Many believe the Italian Army, as a whole, performed in a cowardly manner in North Africa. The reality is not so simple. The question remains as to whether the Italians were really cowards or actually victims of circumstance. While the Italian soldiers commitment to the war was not as great as that of the German soldier, many Italians fought bravely. The Italian Littorio and Ariete Divisions earned Allied admiration at Tobruk, Gazala, and EI Alamein. The Italian Army played a significant role as part of the German Afrika Korps and made up a large portion of the Axis combat power in North Africa during 1941 and 1942. In the interest of determining how the Italian Army earned the reputation that it did, it is necessary to analyze why and how the Italians fought. Author Biography Walter S. Zapotoczny Jr. is an award-winning writer and editor, with over 30 years experience producing many different types of copy. He is the author of over 150 published articles and seven books. Walter is a contributing writer and reviewer for several international publications. He is a former historian with the U.S. Army, specializing is military history, Holocaust studies and events that transcend single states, regions and cultures. A native of Pennsylvania, Walter holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in world military history and a Master of Arts with honors in global history from American Public University. Table of Contents Preface; Timeline of the Italian Army in North Africa; Introduction; 1 The Abyssinia Crisis; 2 Italy Conquers and Annexes Ethiopia; 3 The Italian Army Before World War II; 4 Italian Units in North Africa; 5 British Commonwealth Forces Attack the Italians; 6 The Germans Arrive in Africa; 7 The British Eighth Army Campaign to Relieve the Siege of Tobruk; 8 The First Battle of El Alamein; 9 The Second Battle of El Alamein; 10 British-United States Invasion of French North Africa; 11 The Battle of El Agheila; 12 The Battle of Tunisia; 13 Analysis of Italian Army Performance in North Africa; Epilogue; Endnotes;Appendix I: X Italian Corps Order of Battle: As of August 22, 1942; Appendix II: XX Italian Corps Order of Battle: As of August 22, 1942; Appendix III: XXI Italian Corps Order of Battle: As of August 22, 1942; Appendix IV: XXII Italian Corps Order of Battle: As of August 22, 1942; Appendix V: XXIII Italian Corps Order of Battle: As of August 22, 1942; Appendix VI: Italian Army Vehicles and Weapons Used in North Africa; Appendix VII: Italian Tropical Uniform; Bibliography. Long Description When most people think of the Italian Army in North Africa during the Second World War, they tend to believe that the average Italian soldier offered little resistance to the Allies before surrendering. Many believe the Italian Army, as a whole, performed in a cowardly manner in North Africa. The reality is not so simple. The question remains as to whether the Italians were really cowards or actually victims of circumstance. While the Italian soldiers commitment to the war was not as great as that of the German soldier, many Italians fought bravely. The Italian Littorio and Ariete Divisions earned Allied admiration at Tobruk, Gazala, and EI Alamein. The Italian Army played a significant role as part of the German Afrika Korps and made up a large portion of the Axis combat power in North Africa during 1941 and 1942. In the interest of determining how the Italian Army earned the reputation that it did, it is necessary to analyze why and how the Italians fought. Details ISBN1781556741 ISBN-10 1781556741 ISBN-13 9781781556740 Format Hardcover Place of Publication Toadsmoor Road Country of Publication United Kingdom Media Book Author Walter S. Zapotoczny Subtitle A Poor Fighting Force or Doomed by Circumstance Pages 192 Year 2018 Short Title The Italian Army in North Africa Language English Publication Date 2018-07-26 UK Release Date 2018-07-26 NZ Release Date 2018-07-26 Illustrations 36 black and white photographs Imprint Fonthill Media Ltd Publisher Fonthill Media Ltd Audience General AU Release Date 2018-09-07 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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