Fascist Italy at War
1939-1943
$75.41
- Hardcover
272 pages
- Release Date
17 April 2024
Summary
In the late 1930s, Fascist Italy’s participation in three wars—in Ethiopia, Spain, and Albania—had taxed its martial capabilities to the utmost. In June 1940, seduced by the prospect of glory on the battlefield and swift territorial acquisitions, Mussolini brought Italy into the war alongside his powerful German ally. This great folly, committed while the Italian Armed Forces were grossly unprepared for a sustained conflict against the Allied Powers, culminated in the deposition of the Duce, …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781781559154 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1781559155 |
| Author: | Thomas X. Ferenczi |
| Publisher: | Fonthill Media Ltd |
| Imprint: | Fonthill Media Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 17 April 2024 |
| Weight: | 552g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 156mm x 25mm |
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Critics Review
“If you want to know about Mussolini and his thinking during the war and his international interactions, you will find much of value in this book.”– “The NYMAS Review””…fascinating examination of Italy’s political rationalizations for going to war rest upon Mussolini’s arrogance.“– “Historical Miniatures Gaming Society”
About The Author
Thomas X. Ferenczi
Thomas Xavier Ferenczi is a historian of the Second World War, with a background in management and law. He is the author of ‘The Foreign Policy of the Third Reich: 1933-1939’, published by Fonthill in 2021. He presently lives in Western Canada.
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