The Italian Invasion of Abyssinia 1935-36 (Men-at-Arms)
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Book Description
In October 1935 Mussolini ordered the invasion of Ethiopia from Italian-held Eritrea and Somaliland, thinking that he would easily crush an ill-prepared and badly equipped enemy. The Italians, in the face of widespread condemnation from the League of Nations, spread terror and destruction through their indiscriminate use of air power and poison gas against an enemy more used to Medieval methods of warfare. David Nicolle examines in detail the units, equipment and uniforms of the forces on both sides of this conflict that unrealistically bolstered Il Duce's colonial ambitions. A great read ably supported by Raffaele Ruggeri's detailed full-page colour plates.
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Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps and diagrams, the Men-at-Arms series is an unrivalled illustrated reference on the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the world's military forces, past and present.
The Italian Invasion of Abyssinia 1935-36 (Men-at-Arms),David Nicolle,Raffaele Ruggeri,Osprey Publishing,1855326922,Europe - Italy,History - Military / War,History: World,Middle East - Egypt,Military - General,African history: from c 1900 -,Ethiopia,European history: Second World War,Fascism & Nazism,History / Military / General,Inter-war period, 1918-1939,Italy,War & defence operations
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