SNOW, ICE, AND SACRIFICE: The Italian Army in Russia, 1941-1943

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Addresses the genesis, organization, and operations of Italian forces that fought alongside the Germans and other contingents allied with them in Russia beginning with Operation Barbarossa in June 1941 until the defeat of the Italian forces there in early 1943. Features a detailed text accompanied by a large number of photographs (many previously unpublished) as well as maps and 16 color plates of armored fighting vehicles and uniforms. Contains 170 black and white photos, 16 color plates, and 8 black and white maps.