Armies of the Balkan Wars 1912-13: The priming charge for the Great - Men-at-Arms - POD Title

Informationen zum Autor Philip Jowett Klappentext In 1912, the Balkan states formed an alliance in an effort to break free from the crumbling Ottoman Empire. Forming an army of some 645,000 troops from Greece, Bulgaria, Serbia and Montenego, they took on a force of 400,000 Turkish soldiers. Both sides were equipped with the latest weapons technology. This book looks at the diverse and sometimes colorful uniforms worn by both sides, paying special attention to insignia, weapons and equipment. It also gives an overview of the campaign that became a "priming pan" of World War I.An overview of the campaigns of the Balkan Wars with specially attention paid to the uniforms and equipment of the armies involved. Zusammenfassung In 1912, the Balkan states formed an alliance in an effort to break free from the crumbling Ottoman Empire. Forming an army of some 645,000 troops from Greece, Bulgaria, Serbia and Montenego, they took on a force of 400,000 Turkish soldiers. This book looks at the diverse and sometimes colourful uniforms worn by both sides. Inhaltsverzeichnis Historical Introduction Chronology Armies of the Balkan League: Greece, Bulgaria, Montenegro Armies of the Ottoman Army Romanian Army Irregulars and Volunteers: Albanians, Macedonians, Turkish, Italians Weaponry Aerial Warfare: balloons and the first combat use of aircraft

Product details

• Authors: Philip Jowett, Philip (Author) Jowett, Philip S. Jowett
• Assisted by: Stephen Walsh (Illustration), Walsh Stephen (Illustration), Martin Windrow (Editor)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.04.2011
• EAN: 9781849084185
• ISBN: 978-1-84908-418-5
• No. of pages: 48
• Dimensions: 185 mm x 247 mm x 5 mm
• Series: Men-at-Arms; Men-at-Arms; Men-At-Arms (Osprey)
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; European History, military history, HISTORY / Europe / Eastern, HISTORY / Reference, Warfare & defence, War and defence operations, c 1900 to c 1909, Weapons and equipment, Land forces and warfare, Southeast Europe, Military uniforms / insignia, Ealry 20th Century Military History; Balkans; Ottoman Empire