Walter S Zapotoczny Jr : 4 books

A group of determined human torpedoes, motorboat operators and assault swimmers fought bravely for Italy in the Second World War and inspired fear and respect from the British Navy. The actions of these men severely reduced British naval power in the Mediterranean. Even with small numbers and using...

In the early hours of 16 December 1944, the 28th Division received a message from headquarters informing them to ‘Hold at all costs’. From 05.30 that morning until 18 December, the men of the 110th Infantry Regiment fought and held, giving ground only when forced out, but buying precious time...

Previously unpublished analysis of why and how the Italians fought A look at the role the Italian Army played in North Africa as part of the Deutsches Afrika Korps (German Afrika Korps) In spite of poor leadership, the Italian soldier performed well against all odds in North Africa Profusely illustrated...

Accounts of brutality fill the history of warfare. The behaviour of any human being is a complex phenomenon whether in war or peace. Historians have described in detail the actions of military groups that committed brutalities, but failed to deal with the factors that contributed to those actions....