{"title":"Piero Crociani","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by \u003cem\u003ePiero Crociani\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author and expert on military history. Dive into the intriguing world of Italian military forces through Crociani's meticulously researched texts, which bring historical events to life in vivid detail. Known for his authoritative insight, Crociani specialises in exploring the complex narratives of military units and their roles from 1935 to 1945.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is the fascinating \u003cstrong\u003eItalian Blackshirt 1935–45\u003c\/strong\u003e, a compelling study that meticulously examines the uniforms, equipment, and history of Italy's Blackshirt units during a turbulent period. This book is a must-read for history enthusiasts and those particularly interested in 20th-century military formations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCrociani's books are a perfect choice for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of military history, filled with captivating details and expert analysis. Browse this collection to discover how Piero Crociani vividly reconstructs pivotal moments and figures in history, offering educational and engaging content for all readers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"italian-blackshirt-193545-by-piero-crociani-9781846035050","title":"Italian Blackshirt 1935–45","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book documents the experiences of the Italian armed Fascist militia, the Camicie Nere (Blackshirts), from the Italian–Ethiopian war of 1935–36, through the Spanish Civil War to the end of World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt explores their origins, development, recruitment, training, conditions of service, uniforms and equipment, battle experience, political and ideological motivation. The Blackshirt legions were raised under army control from 1928, and were employed in 1933 in Libya in counterinsurgency operations against the Senussi tribes; from 1935 in Italy's war against Ethiopia; and during the Spanish Civil War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the outbreak of World War II, the Blackshirts fought in North Africa, Greece, Croatia, on the Eastern Front and finally in Italy itself following the Allied invasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eItalian Blackshirt 1935–45\u003c\/em\u003e by Piero Crociani, Pier Paolo Battistelli delivers an insightful examination of this unique group, combining elements of military history with political and ideological analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849341096172,"sku":"9781846035050","price":42.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7077953482845.jpg?v=1759042256"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/piero-crociani.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}