Angelo Pirocchi, -Italian Arditi: Elite Assault Troops 1917-20-
ISBN: 1841766860 | impression 2004 | PDF | 67 pages | 19 mb
The Italian Reparti d'Assalto (Assault Units) of World War I (1914-1918) were a in deed elite force. The word ardito (pl. arditi) instrument bold or daring, and, as their designate suggests, their role required courage, being of the kind which well as specific combat skills. This volume takes a close look at the origins, teaching, dress, weaponry and equipment of the Arditi, and examines the daily life, motivation and combat role of these elite soldiers. The devise of their identity is also examined, in the state-room of D'Annunzio and rise to fleet of Mussolini in post-war Italy.
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