The Italian Army in the Balkans 1940-41: The invasion of Greece and Jugoslavia

“It reads well. You gain a real sense of the effort exerted by Italian and Greek troops in mostly mountain warfare.” -Historical Miniatures Gaming Society

In October 1940, Benito Mussolini’s Italy launched an audacious invasion of Greece, seeking to cement its dominance in the Balkans. What followed was a gruelling and ultimately disastrous campaign that exposed the limits of Italian military power and set the stage for German intervention. In The Italian Army in the Balkans 1940–41, Massimi...