The Italian Way of War: A Short History from Garibaldi to Operation Husky 1866-1943

“…a good introductory text offering a more positive view of Italian campaigns.” – Historical Miniatures Gaming Society

Italy experienced two anti-insurgent operations, two conventional wars against European powers, a civil war, and two colonial campaigns during its first fifty years as a nation. These encounters forced versatility. Italy entered World War One as a young nation with a fledgling industry and limited raw materials. Nevertheless, it progressed along the tactical learning curve o...