{"product_id":"mussolinis-navy-a-reference-guide-to-the-regia-marina-1930-1945-9781036150259","title":"Mussolini's Navy: A Reference Guide to the Regia Marina 1930-1945","description":"This book is the only complete guide in English to the Regia Marina, the Italian navy with which Mussolini fought World War II. Starting with the historical background, it describes how the navy developed, how it was organized, the facilities that supported it, and the operations it conducted both before and after the armistice in 1943. It also details all its ships, with full technical particulars, plans and photos. There are chapters on special topics like camouflage; uniforms, decorations and insignia; and a 'who's who' of important naval personalities. The reference value of the book is enhanced by a comprehensive bibliography and guide to sources. The illustrations are drawn from the author s collection of naval photographs, considered one of the best in Italy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrescia, Maurizio:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eMaurizio Brescia\u003c\/b\u003e has published a number of books on Italian warships and provided illustrations for many more. He is on the editorial board of the monthly \u003ci\u003eStoria Militare\u003c\/i\u003e and is a regular contributor to other magazines, including the Italian navy's official \u003ci\u003eRevista Marittina.\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Naval Institute Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52197037637906,"sku":"9781036150259","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_043a4772-c2b7-49f8-b595-4ae31aaf97fd.jpg?v=1776161488","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/mussolinis-navy-a-reference-guide-to-the-regia-marina-1930-1945-9781036150259","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}