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The Italian Blitz 194043: Bomber Commands war against Mussolinis cities, docks and factories (Air Campaign),Used
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This title tells the fascinating story of World War II's forgotten strategic bombing campaignthe RAF's perilous, longrange missions, flying from English bases against the industry, cities, and dockyards of Mussolini's Italy.Between June 1940 and August 1943, RAF Bomber Command undertook a littleknown strategic bombing campaign in Europe. The target was Mussolini's Italy. This air campaign was a key part of the strategic policy of Britain from 1940 to 1943, which aimed at securing Italy's early surrender. However, it posed unique challenges, not least of which was Italy's natural defenses of distance and the Alps.The bombing campaign against Italy can be divided into a number of phases, with each one having its own specific goals such as affecting Italian war production or hindering the Italian Navy's war in the Mediterranean. However, each also furthered the ultimate aim of forcing Italy's final capitulation, demonstrating that the tactic of areabombing was not just about the destruction of an enemy's cities, as it could also fulfill wider strategic and political objectives. Indeed, the intensity and frequency of attack was greatly controlled, and the heavy bombing of Italy was only ever sanctioned by Britain's civilian war leaders to achieve both military and political goals. The issue of targetselection was also subject to a similar political restriction; cities and ports like Milan, Turin, Genoa, and La Spezia were sanctioned under an official Directive, but other places, such as Verona, Venice, Florence and, above all, Rome, remained offlimits.This fascinating title from British strategic and military history expert Dr Richard Worrall explores the political, motivational and strategic challenges of the campaign in full. His thorough analysis and meticulous research is supported by specially commissioned artwork, maps, and contemporary photographs.
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- Q: What is 'The Italian Blitz 1940–43' about? A: 'The Italian Blitz 1940–43' explores the RAF's strategic bombing campaign against Mussolini's Italy during World War II, detailing the challenges and objectives of the missions conducted from June 1940 to August 1943.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Dr. Richard Worrall, an expert in British strategic and military history.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: The book discusses the political, motivational, and strategic challenges of the bombing campaign, as well as the impact on Italian war production and military operations.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 96 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Italian Blitz 1940–43' published? A: The book was published on August 4, 2020.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers new to military history? A: Yes, the book is written to be accessible for readers who may be new to military history, providing detailed explanations and context.
- Q: Does the book include any visual aids? A: Yes, the book includes specially commissioned artwork, maps, and contemporary photographs to support the text.
- Q: What topics are covered in the phases of the bombing campaign? A: The phases cover specific goals such as affecting Italian war production, hindering the Navy's operations, and ultimately forcing Italy's capitulation.
- Q: Are there any specific cities mentioned in the book that were targeted? A: Yes, cities like Milan, Turin, Genoa, and La Spezia are mentioned as targets, while places like Rome and Florence were kept off-limits.