Description
Examines Italy’s 1940-41 Balkan campaign, from Greece’s invasion to Germany’s intervention.
In October 1940, Benito Mussolini’s Italy launched an audacious invasion of Greece, seeking to cement its dominance in the Balkans. What followed was a gruelling and ultimately disastrous campaign that exposed the limits of Italian military power and set the stage for German intervention. In The Italian Army in the Balkans 1940-41, Massimiliano Afiero delivers a meticulously researched and visually rich account of one of the most intriguing yet often overlooked theaters of the Second World War.
This book provides a detailed examination of the Italian campaigns in Greece and Jugoslavia, drawing on extensive archival sources, firsthand accounts, and striking visual materials, including rare photographs and artwork. Afiero explores the strategic and logistical challenges faced by Italian forces, the resilience of Greek and Jugoslav defenders, and the impact of Germany’s decisive intervention in the region.
