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Italian Army Elite Units & Special Forces 1940–43: 99

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Italian military historian Pier Paolo Battistelli examines the elite and specialforces units of the Italian Army during World War II. This includes a vast array of troop types, including paratroopers, assault engineers, sea-landing and swimmer units, long-range recce and ski units, and even hand-picked Fascist 'Mussolini' units. It also delves into the specialist tank and armoured units that were created to emulate the German armoured units. While the Italian units discussed enjoyed mixed success, the volume draws attention to the incredibly hard fighting done by some in the deserts of North Africa and the frozen wastelands of Russia. Illustrated with rare archival photographs and specially commissioned artwork, this is a fascinating insight into a little-studied aspect of Axis forces.


Review

The book is illustrated with rare archive photographs and specially commissioned artwork, and is a fascinating insight into a little-studied aspect of Axis forces --Scale Military Modeller

Book Description

An examination of the special forces of Italy during World War II.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Star

M. · 24 April 2015

A well written and informative book with plenty of photographs and well illustrated. A worthy addition to my collection of Osprey Italian army books, quickly delivered and at a good price.

5.0 out of 5 stars The dawn of Special Forces - in Italy!

T.M. · 11 September 2025

Fascinating overview of the Italian Armies Special Forces Units during the Second World War. From parachutists to desert warriors to Alpine warfare units (along with the little known overseas volunteers) this is a great introduction to the early elite forces deployed by the Italians on all fronts. Highly recommended.

4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars

A.C. · 21 June 2017

Very good overview !!

5.0 out of 5 stars Italian Army Elite Units & Special Forces

E. · 3 December 2012

If like myself your iterest is all things to do with the Italian forces during WW2 then this book is a must have!.It has excellent photos of the units,many rare ones at that and good illustrations to back them up showing detail of insignia,equipment,weapons etc,as well as lots of info on the units background combat role and areas they served in during WW2.The books best side is to show also that the Italian forces during the WW2 were far from the propaganda image that most of us are familiar with,i.e.long lines of P.O.Ws etc,but brave men who often died and fought with Italys name on their lips!.

5.0 out of 5 stars informative reference

H. · 28 December 2019

Loved this title as many of the pictures and information was new to me, i enjoyed this book get it if you like reference for north africa and italy.

5.0 out of 5 stars Italian army elite units & special forces

s. · 19 December 2011

Very well written and documented without the usual bad comments on the Italian Forces.The illustrations are also first quality.

5.0 out of 5 stars RECOMMENDED TO ENTUSIASTS-NO PROBLEMS

G.C. · 10 January 2015

INERESTING GUIDE TO ITALIAN ARMY UNIFORMS-ACCURATE AND DESCRIPTIVE.RECOMMENDED TO ENTUSIASTS-NO PROBLEMS.29TROOPER

3.0 out of 5 stars Poor formatting

P. · 24 December 2012

Great to see Osprey making the Kindle leap rather than sticking with pdf, but this title does need some more work on the formatting.The colour plates are great, but the accompanying descriptions don't work on a Kindle Keyboard. You lose the bottom of the text, and there seems to be no way to get to it.Oddly, I can get to the text if I use the Kindle app on my phone, but rather thann the usual page turn, you get an arrow at the botom of the screen which you tap to go down a line or two at a time. Not seen that functiomnality in any other book.Other titles I've recently purchased don't have this problem, so maybe this was one of their earlier Kindle releases, before they'd quite cracked the formatting.All that said, loving the book. Would have given 5 without the format problem.

Five Stars

J.M. · 8 September 2016

Another Great Osprey Book!

ok

p.g. · 16 February 2019

ok

Necesario para un modelista

G.I. · 3 April 2024

Me ha encantado el libro. Trae mucha información que me ayudará a pintar mejor mis figuras

Informative

B.G.C. · 5 February 2013

Another great Osprey military book. The title is a bit misleading though, but that has more to do with what the Italian forces in ww2 would gave called their elite spec ops forces in ww2, which is not the same as we would title such forces today.Still, an informative book about ww2 Italian forces and their organization, uniforms, and equipment with some history about their use and deployments during that era.

surprising Information

W.M.N. · 27 April 2013

This book is well written, and easy to read. it covered the subject very well. It was well worth the price. I never knew that the Italian Army had so many elite units that fought so bravely.

Italian Army Elite Units & Special Forces 1940–43: 99

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Italian Army Elite Units & Special Forces 1940–43: 99

Product ID: K1849085951
Condition: New

4.7

(75 ratings)
Italian Army Elite Units & Special Forces 1940–43: 99-0
Type: Paperback

AED10708

Price includes VAT & Import Duties
Availability: In Stock

Quantity:

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Imported From: United Kingdom

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BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.

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Description:

Italian military historian Pier Paolo Battistelli examines the elite and specialforces units of the Italian Army during World War II. This includes a vast array of troop types, including paratroopers, assault engineers, sea-landing and swimmer units, long-range recce and ski units, and even hand-picked Fascist 'Mussolini' units. It also delves into the specialist tank and armoured units that were created to emulate the German armoured units. While the Italian units discussed enjoyed mixed success, the volume draws attention to the incredibly hard fighting done by some in the deserts of North Africa and the frozen wastelands of Russia. Illustrated with rare archival photographs and specially commissioned artwork, this is a fascinating insight into a little-studied aspect of Axis forces.


Review

The book is illustrated with rare archive photographs and specially commissioned artwork, and is a fascinating insight into a little-studied aspect of Axis forces --Scale Military Modeller

Book Description

An examination of the special forces of Italy during World War II.

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Star

M. · 24 April 2015

A well written and informative book with plenty of photographs and well illustrated. A worthy addition to my collection of Osprey Italian army books, quickly delivered and at a good price.

5.0 out of 5 stars The dawn of Special Forces - in Italy!

T.M. · 11 September 2025

Fascinating overview of the Italian Armies Special Forces Units during the Second World War. From parachutists to desert warriors to Alpine warfare units (along with the little known overseas volunteers) this is a great introduction to the early elite forces deployed by the Italians on all fronts. Highly recommended.

4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars

A.C. · 21 June 2017

Very good overview !!

5.0 out of 5 stars Italian Army Elite Units & Special Forces

E. · 3 December 2012

If like myself your iterest is all things to do with the Italian forces during WW2 then this book is a must have!.It has excellent photos of the units,many rare ones at that and good illustrations to back them up showing detail of insignia,equipment,weapons etc,as well as lots of info on the units background combat role and areas they served in during WW2.The books best side is to show also that the Italian forces during the WW2 were far from the propaganda image that most of us are familiar with,i.e.long lines of P.O.Ws etc,but brave men who often died and fought with Italys name on their lips!.

5.0 out of 5 stars informative reference

H. · 28 December 2019

Loved this title as many of the pictures and information was new to me, i enjoyed this book get it if you like reference for north africa and italy.

5.0 out of 5 stars Italian army elite units & special forces

s. · 19 December 2011

Very well written and documented without the usual bad comments on the Italian Forces.The illustrations are also first quality.

5.0 out of 5 stars RECOMMENDED TO ENTUSIASTS-NO PROBLEMS

G.C. · 10 January 2015

INERESTING GUIDE TO ITALIAN ARMY UNIFORMS-ACCURATE AND DESCRIPTIVE.RECOMMENDED TO ENTUSIASTS-NO PROBLEMS.29TROOPER

3.0 out of 5 stars Poor formatting

P. · 24 December 2012

Great to see Osprey making the Kindle leap rather than sticking with pdf, but this title does need some more work on the formatting.The colour plates are great, but the accompanying descriptions don't work on a Kindle Keyboard. You lose the bottom of the text, and there seems to be no way to get to it.Oddly, I can get to the text if I use the Kindle app on my phone, but rather thann the usual page turn, you get an arrow at the botom of the screen which you tap to go down a line or two at a time. Not seen that functiomnality in any other book.Other titles I've recently purchased don't have this problem, so maybe this was one of their earlier Kindle releases, before they'd quite cracked the formatting.All that said, loving the book. Would have given 5 without the format problem.

Five Stars

J.M. · 8 September 2016

Another Great Osprey Book!

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p.g. · 16 February 2019

ok

Necesario para un modelista

G.I. · 3 April 2024

Me ha encantado el libro. Trae mucha información que me ayudará a pintar mejor mis figuras

Informative

B.G.C. · 5 February 2013

Another great Osprey military book. The title is a bit misleading though, but that has more to do with what the Italian forces in ww2 would gave called their elite spec ops forces in ww2, which is not the same as we would title such forces today.Still, an informative book about ww2 Italian forces and their organization, uniforms, and equipment with some history about their use and deployments during that era.

surprising Information

W.M.N. · 27 April 2013

This book is well written, and easy to read. it covered the subject very well. It was well worth the price. I never knew that the Italian Army had so many elite units that fought so bravely.

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