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Italian Blackshirt 1935–45
Documents the experiences of the Italian armed Fascist militia, the Camicie Nere (Blackshirts), from the Italian-Ethiopian war of 1935-36, through the Spanish Civil War to the end of WWII. This book explores their origins, development, training, conditions of service, uniforms and equipment, battle experience, political and ideological motivation.
A detailed look at the dramatic experiences of the Blackshirts who fought for Mussolini, Italy's Fascist dictator, in many different theatres both prior to and during World War II.
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This book documents the experiences of the Italian armed Fascist militia, the Camicie Nere (Blackshirts), from the Italian–Ethiopian war of 1935–36, through the Spanish Civil War to the end of World War II.
It explores their origins, development, recruitment, training, conditions of service, uniforms and equipment, battle experience, political and ideological motivation. The Blackshirt legions were raised under army control from 1928, and were employed in 1933 in Libya in counterinsurgency operations against the Senussi tribes; from 1935 in Italy's war against Ethiopia; and during the Spanish Civil War.
Following the outbreak of World War II, the Blackshirts fought in North Africa, Greece, Croatia, on the Eastern Front and finally in Italy itself following the Allied invasion.
Italian Blackshirt 1935–45 by Piero Crociani, Pier Paolo Battistelli delivers an insightful examination of this unique group, combining elements of military history with political and ideological analysis.
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Italian Blackshirt 1935–45 by Piero Crociani and Pier Paolo Battistelli has received praise for its in-depth analysis and engaging narrative on the history of the Blackshirts. The book is noted for its comprehensive examination of their organisation, recruitment, training, and performance in battles, accompanied by detailed illustrations and period photographs. It is regarded as a readable and fascinating exploration of these famous paramilitary units during Mussolini's era and World War II, appreciated by both Italian history enthusiasts and military history collectors.
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ISBN: 9781846035050
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 January 2010
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Illustration: 35 b/w; 28 col
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Giuseppe Rava
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 7.0mm
Width: 184.0mm
Height: 248.0mm
Weight: 242g
Pages: 64
About the Author
Pier Paolo Battistelli earned his PhD in military history at the University of Padua. A scholar of German and Italian politics and strategy throughout World War II, he is active in Italy and abroad writing titles and essays on military history subjects. A contributor to the Italian Army Historical Office, he is currently revising his PhD thesis for publication: The War of the Axis: German and Italian Military Partnership in World War Two, 1939-1943.
Piero Crociani acts as a consultant for the Italian Army Historical Branch and is the author of several articles, essays and books on Italian military history. Amongst his published words are The Albanians in the Italian Armed Forces (Rome, 2001); The Neapolitan Army 1806–15 (Milan, 1987) and, together with Virgilio Ilari and Giancarlo Boeri, A Military History of Murat’s Kingdom (1806–15) (Milan, 2007).
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