Immortalised by Hemingway in A Farewell to Arms, the Italian front is perhaps most famous for the Battle of Caporetto which took place between 24th October - 19th November 1917. The Austro-Hungarian and German armies launched a gas attack during the early hours of 24th October, causing the Italians to retreat, but not before over six hundred troops were killed. A young Lieutenant Erwin Rommel was present during the battle, and Caporetto proved to be one of his first major successes.
Throughout the book there are plenty of archive photos and maps, along with a good selection of modern pictures which illustrate what you can see there today. These include some of the mule tracks which remain in place, along with some of the dugouts and trenches that were burrowed into the rock, and equally are still there to be seen. Annotated maps and diagrams help to understand what you can see and relating it to the history of what happened there all those years ago. There are plenty of details of memorials and the cemeteries which you can visit while there, so plenty of very useful touring information for the battlefield visitor.
Just the thing to have with you if you visit the area today.
Read the full review online [link=http://www.militarymodelling.com/news/article/asiago-italy/24054]here.[/link]
Military Modelling, Robin Buckland
Throughout the book there are plenty of archive photos and maps, along with a good selection of modern pictures which illustrate what you can see there today. These include some of the mule tracks which remain in place, along with some of the dugouts and trenches that were burrowed into the rock, and equally are still there to be seen. Annotated maps and diagrams help to understand what you can see and relating it to the history of what happened there all those years ago. There are plenty of details of memorials and the cemeteries which you can visit while there, so plenty of very useful touring information for the battlefield visitor.
Just the thing to have with you if you visit the area today.
Read the full review online [link=http://www.militarymodelling.com/news/article/asiago-italy/24054]here.[/link]
Military Modelling, Robin Buckland
In 'The British Army in Italy', John and Eileen Wilks have provided the standard text for anyone who wants to explore this little-known theatre of war. Although it remains largely known as a sideshow, if known at all, John and Eileen Wilks have produced a definitive account, which makes staple reading for anyone wanting to know more about this part of the war.
Burton Mail
In 'The British Army in Italy', John and Eileen Wilks have provided the standard text for anyone who wants to explore this little-known theatre of war. Although it remains largely known as a sideshow, if known at all, John and Eileen Wilks have produced a definitive account, which makes staple reading for anyone wanting to know more about this part of the war.
Burton Mail
This book covers two topics – first is the overall battle of Caporetto – the background on both sides, weaknesses of the Italian command and positions, the German plan and the course of the battle. Second is the role that Rommel and the small unit under his command played in the fighting. The general narrative is clear, with a good use of material from both sides. The sections on Rommel are detailed and closely follow the actions of his small units. The result is a book that should be of interest to two markets – that on the First World War and that on the leaders of the Second World War.
History of War Website
This book covers two topics – first is the overall battle of Caporetto – the background on both sides, weaknesses of the Italian command and positions, the German plan and the course of the battle. Second is the role that Rommel and the small unit under his command played in the fighting. The general narrative is clear, with a good use of material from both sides. The sections on Rommel are detailed and closely follow the actions of his small units. The result is a book that should be of interest to two markets – that on the First World War and that on the leaders of the Second World War.
History of War Website
