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Images of War
Images of War
This WWII pictorial history presents a vivid look at the Balkan campaign from Italy's invasion of Greece to the Nazi airborne assault on Crete.
Through rare wartime photographs, War in the Balkans traces the course of the entire Balkan campaign. Beginning with Mussolini's first act of aggression, the narrative continues through Albania, the invasions of Yugoslavia and Bulgaria by German forces, and on to the battle for Greece and the final airborne assault on Crete.
Historian Jeffrey Plowman gives equal weight to every stage of the campaign and covers all the forces involved: the Italians, Germans, Greeks, and British Commonwealth troops. By shifting the focus to the mainland--rather than the culminating Battle of Crete--Plowman views the campaign as a whole, offering a balanced portrayal of a conflict that is often overlooked in histories of the Second World War.
Most of the photographs included here have never been published before, and many come from private sources. They are a unique visual record of the military vehicles, tanks, aircraft, artillery and other equipment used by the opposing armies. They also show the conditions the soldiers faced, and the landscape of the Balkans over which they fought.
Through rare wartime photographs, War in the Balkans traces the course of the entire Balkan campaign. Beginning with Mussolini's first act of aggression, the narrative continues through Albania, the invasions of Yugoslavia and Bulgaria by German forces, and on to the battle for Greece and the final airborne assault on Crete.
Historian Jeffrey Plowman gives equal weight to every stage of the campaign and covers all the forces involved: the Italians, Germans, Greeks, and British Commonwealth troops. By shifting the focus to the mainland--rather than the culminating Battle of Crete--Plowman views the campaign as a whole, offering a balanced portrayal of a conflict that is often overlooked in histories of the Second World War.
Most of the photographs included here have never been published before, and many come from private sources. They are a unique visual record of the military vehicles, tanks, aircraft, artillery and other equipment used by the opposing armies. They also show the conditions the soldiers faced, and the landscape of the Balkans over which they fought.
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144 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2013
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November 11, 2018
Giving this 3.5 stars
Not what I expected. It is a very high level overview of the campaign. However it's photos are extensive and most I have not seen published before. Note that they are PG rated so if you are sensitive these are not graphic.
It would work great as an introduction to this part of World War 2.
Not what I expected. It is a very high level overview of the campaign. However it's photos are extensive and most I have not seen published before. Note that they are PG rated so if you are sensitive these are not graphic.
It would work great as an introduction to this part of World War 2.
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January 24, 2020Very basic history, appears to be a very abbreviated summary without any detail except for some New Zealand units. The defence of the Brallos Thermopylae line for three days 23-25 March 1941 is hardly mentioned. Other important information is just skimmed without detail. Otherwise a good summary for quick read.
February 25, 2017
Well illustrated with photos I've not seen elsewhere.
This is an excellent book for anyone who is interested in the WW-II history in Greece and Crete. Sufficient information to get a good sense of the events and their sequences, without so much detail that the big picture gets buried.
This is an excellent book for anyone who is interested in the WW-II history in Greece and Crete. Sufficient information to get a good sense of the events and their sequences, without so much detail that the big picture gets buried.
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews