Salerno 1943: The Allies Invade Southern Italy Contributor(s): Konstam, Angus (Author), Noon, Steve (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1780962495 ISBN-13: 9781780962498 Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK) OUR PRICE: $22.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2013 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Military - World War Ii - History | Europe - Italy - History | Modern - 20th Century |
Dewey: 940.542 |
LCCN: 2013474061 |
Series: Campaign |
Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7.3" W x 9.75" (0.70 lbs) 96 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Italy - Chronological Period - 1940's - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: In mid-September 1943, as the opening move of the Allied campaign to liberate the mainland of Italy, an Anglo-American invasion force landed on the beaches of the Gulf of Salerno, only a few dozen miles to the south of Naples. Italy had just surrendered, and the soldiers in the landing craft prayed that the invasion would be unopposed. It was not to be. The Germans had seized control of the Italian-built beach defences, and were ready and waiting. What followed was one of the bloodiest battles of the whole Mediterranean campaign - a ten day contest where victory hung in the balance. |
Contributor Bio(s): Noon, Steve: - Steve Noon was born in Kent, UK, and attended art college in Cornwall. He's had a life-long passion for illustration, and since 1985 has worked as a professional artist. He has provided award-winning illustrations for the publishers Dorling Kindersley, where his interest in historical illustration began. Steve has illustrated over 30 books for Osprey. |