9783903341401 - libro the italian army in the first world war part 2 di francesco frizzera, davide zendri (1 risultati)
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Da: Naval and Military Press Ltd, Uckfield, Regno UnitoNaval and Military Press Ltd
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Condizione: New. Double volume with dust jackets in slipcase, 736 pages in total, more than 1,200 colour and black-and-white illustrations, format: 29.5 x 26 cm Weight: 5,5 kg At the outbreak of World War I, Italy was a nation just beginning to industrialise, trailing behind its European rivals. Its State had built a mass-conscr…iption army capable of mobilising millions, a force tested like never before by the scale, duration, and technological innovations of modern warfare.This comprehensive double volume captures the transformation of the Italian Army during the conflict, presenting over 500 weapons, pieces of equipment, protective gear, badges, and decorations. Divided into 14 chapters by 15 expert authors, it traces the evolution of edged weapons, firearms, and hand and rifle grenades, alongside the development of mountain warfare gear, wire cutters, medical and communication tools, and individual protective systemsâ"including gas masks and trench shields. Uniforms, fatigue clothing, and footwear are explored, culminating in a detailed overview of insignias, badges, and official medals used during and after the war.Drawn from the Museo Storico Italiano della Guerra and international collections, the volume offers a complete visual and technical record of Italian military supplies up to 1918â"excluding artisanal productionâ"enhanced with over 500 black-and-white historical photographs that bring each piece to life.Overseas clients please note: Due to excessively high wrapped weight shipping is weighted on this title.
