Iron Arm - The Mechanization of Mussolini's Army, 1920-40

A detailed study of Italy's long-ignored tank force. Explores the intersection of technology, war, and society in Mussolini's Italy. Second only to Germany in number of tank divisions, first to create an armored corps.

About the author

The late John Joseph Timothy Sweet studied under Sir Basil Liddell Hart and earned a doctorate from Kansas State University. A native of California, Sweet was killed on active duty with the U.S. Army. His other book is Mounting the Threat (0-89141-026-0).

Product details

• Authors: John Joseph Timothy Sweet
• Publisher: TradeSelect - IPSUK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.12.2006
• EAN: 9780811733519
• ISBN: 978-0-8117-3351-9
• No. of pages: 207
• Dimensions: 153 mm x 227 mm x 14 mm
• Weight: 395 g
• Series: Stackpole Military History; Stackpole Books
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous