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Armies of the Balkan Wars 1912–13

The priming charge for the Great War

Philip Jowett author Stephen Walsh illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Published:20th Apr '11

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Armies of the Balkan Wars 1912–13 cover

An overview of the campaigns of the Balkan Wars with specially attention paid to the uniforms and equipment of the armies involved.

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. This book looks at the diverse and sometimes colourful uniforms worn by both sides.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 colourful uniforms worn by both sides, paying special attention to insignia, weapons and equipment. It also gives an overview of the campaigns that became a 'priming pan' of World War I.

Very highly recommended -- Military Modelcraft International

ISBN: 9781849084185

Dimensions: 248mm x 184mm x 5mm

Weight: 172g

48 pages