Armies of the Adowa Campaign 1896 (e-bog) af Sean McLachlan, McLachlan

Armies of the Adowa Campaign 1896 e-bog

106,39 DKK (inkl. moms 132,99 DKK)
In the late 19th century, the new nation-state of Italy was eager to join her European neighbours in creating an international empire, and her eyes turned toward Africa as a source of potential colonies. Securing a foothold in Eritrea on the Red Sea coast, the Italians quickly became embroiled in a shooting war with the Ethiopians. The war proved a disaster for the Italians, who suffered three ...
E-bog 106,39 DKK
Forfattere Sean McLachlan, McLachlan (forfatter), Raffaele Ruggeri, Ruggeri (illustrator)
Udgivet 20 september 2011
Længde 48 sider
Genrer 1DST
Sprog English
Format epub
Beskyttelse LCP
ISBN 9781849089388
In the late 19th century, the new nation-state of Italy was eager to join her European neighbours in creating an international empire, and her eyes turned toward Africa as a source of potential colonies. Securing a foothold in Eritrea on the Red Sea coast, the Italians quickly became embroiled in a shooting war with the Ethiopians. The war proved a disaster for the Italians, who suffered three major defeats against the forces of Emperor Menelik's army, including a horrendous massacre at Adowa, the largest defeat of a colonial army prior to World War I. This book looks at the campaign with an emphasis on the colourful uniforms worn by both sides.