RADETZKY'S MARCHES: The Campaigns of 1848 and 1849 in Upper Italy

Narrates the remarkable tale of how one old general quite possibly saved an empire. With iron will, great personal affection of his men, and some luck, Radetzky maintained his army, and put down the revolts. Such was the impact of the 1848 campaign, that Johann Strauss the Elder wrote the Radetzky March in the Field Marshal's honor. The comprehensive story of the revolts and the subsequent military campaigns is recounted here, taken from many and varied sources, including a considerable number of contemporary and firsthand accounts, as well official reports from all sides. Contains 36 black and white illustrations, 23 black and white maps, and numerous tables.