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Armies of the Balkan Wars 1912–13

The priming charge for the Great War
Series: Men-at-Arms
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Armies of the Balkan Wars 1912–13 by Philip Jowett offers a comprehensive exploration of the military campaigns and forces involved in the Balkan Wars. The book provides detailed insights into the conflicts that reshaped southeastern Europe on the eve of World War I. It examines the strategies, battles, and the diverse armies that clashed during this tumultuous period, shedding light on the historical significance of the wars.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by early 20th-century military history and keen on exploring the tactical developments and national struggles within the Balkan region during a transformative period. It offers insights into the composition, strategies, and personal experiences of the armies involved, making it an engaging read for history enthusiasts interested in the complexities and influences of the Balkan Wars.

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Armies of the Balkan Wars 1912–13

An overview of the campaigns of the Balkan Wars with specially attention paid to the uniforms and equipment of the armies involved.

An overview of the campaigns of the Balkan Wars with specially attention paid to the uniforms and equipment of the armies involved.

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In 1912, the Balkan states formed an alliance in an effort to break free from the crumbling Ottoman Empire.

Forming an army of some 645,000 troops from Greece, Bulgaria, Serbia and Montenegro, they took on a force of 400,000 Turkish soldiers. Both sides were equipped with the latest weapons technology.

Armies of the Balkan Wars 1912–13 looks at the diverse and sometimes colourful uniforms worn by both sides, paying special attention to insignia, weapons and equipment. It also gives an overview of the campaigns that became a 'priming pan' of World War I.

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Armies of the Balkan Wars 1912–13 by Philip Jowett is very highly recommended by Military Modelcraft International for its thorough exploration of the military aspects during the Balkan Wars.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781849084185

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 April 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Osprey Publishing

Illustration: 40 b/w; 8 col

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Stephen Walsh

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 175.0mm

Height: 239.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 48

About the Author

Philip Jowett was born in Leeds in 1961, and has been interested in military history for as long as he can remember. His first Osprey book was the ground-breaking MAA 306 Chinese Civil War Armies 1911–49; he has since published numerous other volumes for Osprey Publishing.

Stephen Walsh studied Art at the North East Wales Institute and has worked as a professional illustrator since 1988. Since then he has illustrated a variety of books and games including the Settlers of Catan. His projects for Osprey include such diverse subjects as the battle of Otterburn, the Chinese army from 1937 to 1949 and the US Home Front in World War II.

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