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Italian Arditi: Elite Assault Troops 1917-20

By Velimir Vuksic , Angelo Pirocchi

Book information

Publisher
Osprey Publishing
Year
2004
ISBN
1841766860, 9781841766867
Open Library ID
OL8922611M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
20 MB (20965550 bytes)
Series
Warrior 087
Pages
67\67
Topic
History
Time added
2010-02-18 13:16:04

Description

The Italian Reparti d'Assalto (Assault Units) of World War I were a truly elite force. The word ardito (pl. arditi) means bold or daring, and, as their name suggests, their role required courage, as well as specific combat skills. This book takes a close look at the origins, training, dress, weaponry and equipment of the Arditi, and examines the daily life, motivation and combat role of these elite soldiers. The legacy of their identity is also examined, in the presence of D'Annunzio and rise to power of Mussolini in post-war Italy.

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