Armies of the Balkan Wars 1912-13

MEN AT ARMS Series No 466: ARMIES OF THE BALKAN WARS 1912-13 - The priming charge for the Great War

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 ʽpriming panʼ of World War I.

Contents: 

• Historical Introduction
• Chronology
• Armies of the Balkan League: Greece, Bulgaria, Montenegro
• Armies of the Ottoman Army
• Romanian Army
• Irregulars and Volunteers
• Weapons & Equipment
• Uniforms
  
• Aerial Warfare: balloons and the first combat use of aircraft

Author: Philip Jowett

Illustrated by: Stephen Walsh

Publisher: Osprey Publishing

Description: 48 pages, Paperback, 248 X 185 mm. 

Condition: NEW COPY

Shipping weight: 0.33 Kg.