Mussolini's War

Name: Mussolini's War
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780141980294
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Fascist Italy from Triumph to Collapse, 1935-1943

By John Gooch

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Summary

Mussolini's War by John Gooch provides a detailed account of Italy’s military endeavours during World War II, under the leadership of Benito Mussolini. It delves into the strategies, campaigns, and challenges faced by the Italian armed forces as they engaged in conflicts across Africa, Europe, and the Mediterranean. The book offers insights into how Mussolini’s ambitions and decisions impacted Italy’s role and performance in the war.
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If you are fascinated by the intricate details of World War II and how Italy's military strategies unfolded under fascism, this book provides a compelling examination of Mussolini's military ventures. You might enjoy exploring how leadership decisions influenced the Italian war effort and examining the challenges faced by the military in various theatres of war.

Mussolini's War

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A gripping, vivid account of Italy's disastrous experience of the Second World War.

While staying closely aligned with Hitler, Mussolini remained carefully neutral until the summer of 1940. Then, with the wholly unexpected and sudden collapse of the French and British armies, Mussolini declared war on the Allies. This decision proved a horrifying miscalculation, dooming Italy to its own prolonged and unwinnable war, immense casualties, and an Allied invasion in 1943 which ushered in a terrible new era for the country.

John Gooch's new book is the definitive account of Italy's war experience. Beginning with the invasion of Abyssinia and ending with Mussolini's arrest, Gooch brilliantly portrays the nightmare of a country with too small an industrial sector, too incompetent a leadership, and too many fronts on which to fight.

This remarkable book rightly shows the centrality of Italy to the war, outlining the brief rise and disastrous fall of the Italian military campaign.

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Mussolini's War by John Gooch is praised for its meticulous research and skillful account of Italy's military history under Mussolini. The book is noted for detailing the incompetence and brutality of the era, offering a comprehensive and vivid portrait of the chaotic conflicts in the 1930s and 1940s. Reviewers commend Gooch's deep knowledge and the important insights he provides into Italy's role during these tumultuous times.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141980294

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 May 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 422g

Pages: 576

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About the Author

John Gooch is one of the world's leading writers on Italy and the two world wars. His books include Mussolini and His Generals and The Italian Army and the First World War. He is Professor Emeritus at the University of Leeds. In 2010 the President of Italy appointed him Cavaliere dell'Ordine della Stella della Solidarieta' Italiana.