Eighth Army in Italy, 1943-45
Title | Eighth Army in Italy, 1943-45 PDF eBook |
Author | Richard Doherty |
Publisher | Pen and Sword |
Pages | 477 |
Release | 2007-10-18 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1473813875 |
Eighth Army, Britain's most famous field army of the twentieth century, landed in Italy in September 1943 and fought continously until the defeat of the Germans in early-May 1945. This book studies the experience of Eighth Army in the Italian campaign, examining how a force accustomed to the open spaces of North Africa adjusted to the difficult terrain of Italy where fighting became much more a matter for the infantry than for the armour. It also compares the qualities of the commanders of Eighth Army in Italy: Montgomery; Leese and, finally, McCreery. The book uses official records at various levels, personal accounts - some never before published - and published material to present a picture of an army that, although defined as British, was one of the war's most cosmopolitan formations. Its soldiers came from the UK, Canada, India, Ireland, Nepal, New Zealand, Poland and South Africa as well as from Palestine - the Jewish Brigade - and from Italy itself.
Tug of War
Title | Tug of War PDF eBook |
Author | Shelfold Bidwell |
Publisher | Pen and Sword |
Pages | 452 |
Release | 2004-05-30 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1844150984 |
When the Allies invaded mainland Italy in 1943 they intended only a clearing-up operation to knock Italy out of the war, but Hitler ordered the German armies to defend every foot of the country. The 'Tug of War' was the mysterious force which caused a war to race out of control, and attract vast numbers of men, tanks, guns and aircraft. The book analyses the main battles of Salerno, Cassino, Anzio and the march on Rome.
An Analysis of the Italian Campaign, 1943-45
Title | An Analysis of the Italian Campaign, 1943-45 PDF eBook |
Author | M. H. Anjum |
Publisher | |
Pages | 96 |
Release | 1977 |
Genre | World War, 1939-1945 |
ISBN |
Circles of Hell
Title | Circles of Hell PDF eBook |
Author | Eric Morris |
Publisher | Random House (UK) |
Pages | 542 |
Release | 1993 |
Genre | Cassino, Battle of, Cassino, Italy, 1944 |
ISBN |
Eighth Army
Title | Eighth Army PDF eBook |
Author | Robin Neillands |
Publisher | |
Pages | 436 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9781585676897 |
This masterful epic of military history thrillingly chronicles the defeats and triumphs of the Eighth Army, considered by many to be the most remarkable fighting force of WW II, renowned for holding the Axis at bay from North Africa to the Alps from1939 to 1945. Photos. Maps.
Fifth Army in Italy, 1943–1945
Title | Fifth Army in Italy, 1943–1945 PDF eBook |
Author | Ian Blackwell |
Publisher | Casemate Publishers |
Pages | 476 |
Release | 2014-01-19 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1783032448 |
A history of the Allied coalition in Italy during World War II. The US Fifth Army first saw action during the Salerno Landings in September 1943. While commanded by US Lieutenant General Mark Clark, from the outset one of its two Corps was the X (British) Corps; the other V1 (US) Corps. The multi-national composition of Fifth Army is demonstrated by the French Expeditionary Corps, the Brazilian Expeditionary Force, the South African Armoured Division, the Italian Co-Belligerent forces, formations from the New Zealand Corps and the 4th Indian Division. Clark’s Fifth Army was itself part of the Fifteenth Army Group, commanded by Field Marshal Alexander. Alexander’s light and diplomatic touch oiled the wheels of this uneasy arrangement but inevitably there were tensions and disagreements that threatened success. The low priority accorded to Italy as compared with OVERLORD and NW Europe did not help matters. Seen as a backwater, crack units were taken away and insufficient resources allocated to the Italian Campaign. This combined with the tenacity of the Germans, the difficult terrain and the harsh climate caused real problems. Allied morale was at times particularly brittle and desertion rates worryingly high. This superbly researched book objectively examines the performance of Fifth Army against this complex and troublesome backdrop. The author’s findings make for authoritative and fascinating reading and give food for thought about multinational cooperation in more recent conflicts.
Backwater War
Title | Backwater War PDF eBook |
Author | Edwin P. Hoyt |
Publisher | Stackpole Books |
Pages | 276 |
Release | 2006-11 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9780811733823 |
The Allies waged an assault in Sicily and Italy marked by dissent from beginning to end. Includes the controversial bombing of Monte Cassino.