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Hitler's Italian Allies: Royal Armed Forces, Fascist Regime, and the War of 19401943,Used
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This book explains why the Italian armed forces and Fascist regime were so remarkably ineffectual at an activitywarthat was central to their existence. Italy's economic fragility, Mussolini's strategicideological fantasies, and Hitler's failure in the wider war made Italy's ruin inevitable, but did not determine its peculiarly undignified character. Hitler's Italian Allies demonstrates the extent to which Italian military culturea concept with applications far beyond Fascist Italymade humiliation inescapable. It offers a striking portrait of a military and industrial establishment largely unable to imagine modern war and of a regime that failed miserably in mobilizing the nation's resources. Above all, it explains why the armed forces, despite the distinguished performance of a few elite units, dissolved prematurely and almost without resistancein stark contrast to the grim fight to the last cartridge of Hitler's army and the fanatical faithfulness unto death of the troops of Imperial Japan.
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- Q: What is the main subject of 'Hitler's Italian Allies'? A: The book explores the ineffectiveness of the Italian armed forces and Fascist regime during World War II, analyzing the impacts of Italy's economic challenges, Mussolini's strategic miscalculations, and the broader context of Hitler's military failures.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Hitler's Italian Allies'? A: The author of the book is MacGregor Knox.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on October 30, 2000.
- Q: How many pages does 'Hitler's Italian Allies' have? A: The book contains 224 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book a new or used copy? A: This book is classified as a new item.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the first edition of 'Hitler's Italian Allies'.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the failures of military culture in Fascist Italy, the mobilization of national resources, and the contrasting performance of elite military units.
- Q: What can readers expect in terms of the book's analysis? A: Readers can expect a detailed analysis of why the Italian military struggled during World War II, along with insights into its cultural and institutional limitations.
- Q: Is there any specific audience that this book is targeted towards? A: The book is targeted towards readers interested in military history, World War II, and Italian history, as well as scholars and students of these subjects.