Italian Partisan Weapons in WWII

Gianluigi Usai & Ralph Riccio
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SKU: 4601
Manufacturer part number: 978-0-7643-5210-2
$39.95

This book covers all classes and types of small arms, from pistols to heavy machine guns, known to have been used by the Italian paritisans during WWII.  It provides a brief history of the origin and development of the partisan movement in Italy following the 8 September 1943 armistice between Italy and the Allies and subsequent occupation of the northern portion of the country by Germany.  There are many relevant examples of corrrespondence between partisan units relating to acquisition, distribution, use, maintenance, and problems encountered with the various types of small arms available.  The majority of the pages of this book are dedicated to a complete, thorough, and extensive coverage of each individual type of weapon known to have been used by the partisans, including specifications, supported by current as well as vintage photographs showing the weapons in use by the partisans.  287pp.

Products specifications
Attribute nameAttribute value
Size6" X 9"
CoverHardcover, Dust Jacket
GraphicsColor Photos, Illustrations