Armies of the Greek-Italian War 1940–41

Name: Armies of the Greek-Italian War 1940–41
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781472819178
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By Phoebus Athanassiou

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Armies of the Greek-Italian War 1940–41 by Phoebus Athanassiou offers a detailed examination of the military forces and strategies deployed during the conflict between Greece and Italy in World War II. The book delves into the operational aspects, challenges faced by both armies, and the impact of terrain and weather on the campaign. Readers gain insight into the organisational structures and experiences of the soldiers involved in this pivotal historical moment.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by detailed accounts of historical military conflicts, particularly those focusing on the strategic intricacies of the Greek-Italian War during the early 1940s. The author's meticulous research brings to life the experiences and challenges of the armies involved, offering a compelling insight into this pivotal period in European history.

Armies of the Greek-Italian War 1940–41

The engaging story of a little-reported "David and Goliath" campaign between Greece and Italy that sucked in German and British troops and held up Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union.

The engaging story of a little-reported 'David and Goliath' campaign between Greece and Italy that sucked in German and British troops and held up Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union.

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In October 1940, an Italian army some 200,000 strong invaded Greece across its largely undefended border with Albania. Although supported by Great Britain—at first by sea and in the air, and later by landing British and ANZAC troops from North Africa—Greece bore the main brunt of the six-month war.

Outclassed in materiel and outnumbered, LtGen Papagos's Greek army was so successful against the Italians in north-west Greece that, by 22 November 1940, it was advancing into Italian-held Albania. This would eventually force Hitler to send in German reinforcements to support his beleaguered Italian allies, delaying his invasion of the Soviet Union.

Complete with contemporary photographs and full-colour uniform plates, this fascinating study explores the history, organization, and appearance of the armies of this oft-forgotten conflict.

Armies of the Greek-Italian War 1940–41 by Phoebus Athanassiou provides valuable insights into this remarkable chapter of World War II history.

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Armies of the Greek-Italian War 1940–41 by Phoebus Athanassiou is praised for shedding light on lesser-known aspects of the conflict, making it a valuable resource for enthusiasts looking to expand their understanding of this period.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472819178

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 November 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Osprey Publishing

Illustration: 30 b/w; 30 col

Contributors:

Illustrated by Peter Dennis

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 180.0mm

Height: 239.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 48

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About the Author

Doctor Athanassiou is an international lawyer (and former Greek Army officer) currently working at the European Central Bank in Frankfurt. He is multi-lingual (English, Italian and German), and has published some 30 books and referee'd academic papers. He is a keen modeller and student of military history.