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Armies of the Balkan Wars 1912–13
The priming charge for the Great War
Armies of the Balkan Wars 1912–13
The priming charge for the Great War
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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.
Table of Contents
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
Published | Apr 19 2011 |
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Format | Paperback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 48 |
ISBN | 9781849084185 |
Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
Illustrations | 40 b/w; 8 col |
Dimensions | 10 x 7 inches |
Series | Men-at-Arms |
Short code | MAA 466 |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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