In this, the first of a three-part study, Philip Jowett covers the European theatre including Russia from 1940 to Italy's armistice with the Allies in 1943.
In 1912, the Balkan states formed an alliance in an effort to break free from the crumbling Ottoman Empire. Forming an army of some... Læs mere
Reveals the great warlords of China as well as the organization of their forces which acquired much and very varied weaponry from the west including the French air force bombers.
The division of the Italian forces between the Axis and the Allies from 1943 led to a civil war in parallel with the main campaign, and brought into being many... Læs mere
This book explains and illustrates, for the first time in English, the organization, uniforms, equipment and tactics of Finland's defenders.
A compact, illustrated guide to the Chinese Army during this key turbulent period.
A concise overview of the deployments, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the various Japanese armed forces - including the dreaded Kempei-tai military police - in Burma and the Pacific.
This first of two titles covers the organisation, equipment, uniforms and character of Japanese ground forces in the Chinese and early Pacific campaigns, illustrated with insignia charts, many rare photographs, and eight meticulous uniform plates.