{"title":"David Greentree","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our David Greentree collection, where history comes alive through the strategic and tactical lenses of military encounters. If you're passionate about military history, you're in for a treat. David Greentree is a renowned author specialising in the intricate details of combat and military personnel throughout history. His works offer a gripping exploration of key conflicts and the soldiers who fought them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into the dramatic past with titles like \u003cem\u003eEighth Army Soldier vs Italian Soldier\u003c\/em\u003e, where Greentree meticulously analyses the challenges and dynamics between these WWII forces. Meanwhile, \u003cem\u003eNapoleon’s Swiss Troops\u003c\/em\u003e reveals the intriguing roles played by Swiss soldiers under Napoleon's command, highlighting their unique contribution to his military campaigns. For an expansive view of the naval warfare landscape, \u003cem\u003eSoviet Naval Infantry 1917–91\u003c\/em\u003e offers insights into the evolution and tactics of Soviet marines through pivotal 20th-century conflicts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGreentree's books are not just about the events but also their broader implications on military strategy and historical outcomes. Perfect for history buffs or anyone interested in the pivotal moments that shaped our world, this collection promises to educate, engage, and enthrall.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"eighth-army-soldier-vs-italian-soldier-by-david-greentree-9781472863416","title":"Eighth Army Soldier vs Italian Soldier","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFully illustrated, this absorbing study assesses the Commonwealth and Italian infantrymen pitted against one another during the First and Second battles of El Alamein in 1942.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy July 1942, the Allied troops fighting in North Africa, the multinational Eighth Army, had withdrawn to the El Alamein line, the last position stopping their German and Italian opponents from reaching the Suez Canal. Featuring full-colour artwork, carefully chosen archive photographs and incisive analysis, \u003cem\u003eEighth Army Soldier vs Italian Soldier\u003c\/em\u003e casts light on the Commonwealth and Italian infantrymen who participated in the seesaw battle for control of the North African coastline as it entered its decisive phase, played out over two bloody engagements during July–October 1942.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough Allied and Axis commanders saw armour as the decisive weapon in the Desert War, the infantry fielded by both sides would be key to the outcomes of the two El Alamein battles. While the majority of the 96,000 Axis troops at the first battle were Italian, mostly infantry, Commonwealth forces provided the greater part of Eighth Army’s fighting strength. During the First Battle of El Alamein in July 1942, Italian infantry units clashed with Indian troops at Ruweisat Ridge and Australian forces at Makh Khad Ridge; both battles are assessed in this book, along with the defence mounted by New Zealand troops at Miteiriya Ridge during the Second Battle of El Alamein that October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849044119788,"sku":"9781472863416","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10771683482712.jpg?v=1759012120"},{"product_id":"napoleons-swiss-troops-by-david-greentree-9781849086783","title":"Napoleon’s Swiss Troops","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEver since the 15th century, Switzerland had been exporting professional soldiers to serve as mercenaries for foreign monarchies.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNapoleon, therefore, was not the first to make full use of the martial qualities of the Swiss and obtained Swiss agreement to expand the recruitment of regiments for service in the French Army. Napoleon would use Swiss troops on the battlefields of Italy and Spain, and in 1812 re-organise the four original regiments into a single division for the invasion of Russia, with each regiment having three full-strength battalions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn November of 1812, meeting up with Napoleon's main force retreating from Moscow at the Berezina River, the Swiss on the west bank guarded the approaches to the pontoon bridges from the Russian attack to the south. Just 1,200 Swiss out of the approximately 8,000 that entered Russia were left to face, along with 8,000 other remnants of other units, the 30,000-strong Russian army. The Swiss held their ground and when their ammunition ran out, they charged the Russians with bayonets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book reveals the proud combat history of the Swiss troops of Napoleon's army as well as the colourful uniforms they wore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNapoleon’s Swiss Troops\u003c\/em\u003e by David Greentree offers a detailed exploration of the Swiss soldiers’ roles and experiences within Napoleon's military campaigns, highlighting their endurance and resilience on the battlefield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849583579372,"sku":"9781849086783","price":36.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9509493482846.jpg?v=1759053757"},{"product_id":"soviet-naval-infantry-191791-by-david-greentree-9781472851628","title":"Soviet Naval Infantry 1917–91","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSoviet Naval Infantry 1917–91\u003c\/em\u003e, drawing upon Soviet sources, assesses the evolving organisation, uniforms, insignia, weaponry, and personal equipment of Soviet naval infantry units from 1917 to 1991.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing eight plates of specially commissioned artwork alongside carefully chosen archive photographs, this study charts the history and appearance of the Soviet Union’s naval infantry, from the October Revolution to the end of the Soviet era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough Russian naval infantry achieved fame during the October Revolution, they were quickly disbanded, only being re-established in 1939. 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