| Solferino 1859: The Battle for Italy's Freedom Contributor(s): Brooks, Richard (Author), Dennis, Peter (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1846033853 ISBN-13: 9781846033858 Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK) OUR PRICE: $22.50 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - Wars & Conflicts (other) - History | Europe - Italy |
| Dewey: 945.083 |
| LCCN: 2009278652 |
| Series: Campaign |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 7.2" W x 9.5" (0.65 lbs) 96 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Italy - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Osprey's Campaign title for the battle of Solferino (1859), which was the decisive action of the Franco-Austrian War. Fought near Lake Garda in northern Italy, it was the largest European battle since Leipzig in 1813 with over a quarter of a million combatants. In the presence of three crowned heads of state - Napoleon III of France, Emperor Franz-Joseph of Austria and Victor Emmanuel II of Piedmont-Sardinia (later the King of all Italy) - the armies clashed in a bitterly fought contest that would leave more than 40,000 dead and give the battle a reputation for savagery that would inspire not only the formation of the Red Cross, but also the first Geneva Convention. As a crucial climax to the Second Italian War of Independence, this title covers the build-up to the battle, including actions at Montebello, Palestro and Magenta that led to the decisive moment of the campaign. Full-color battlescene artwork and detailed maps illustrate this comprehensive account of the commanders, armies, plans and aftermath of one of the bloodiest battles of the period. |
Contributor Bio(s): Dennis, Peter: - Peter Dennis was born in 1950. Inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn he studied illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles. A keen wargamer and modelmaker, he is based in Nottinghamshire, UK. |