Bloomsbury Home
- Home
- NON-FICTION
- Politics, Current Affairs & Culture
- Armies of the Balkan Wars 1912–13
Armies of the Balkan Wars 1912–13
The priming charge for the Great War
Armies of the Balkan Wars 1912–13
The priming charge for the Great War
- Delivery and returns info
-
Free CA delivery on orders $40 or over
You must sign in to add this item to your wishlist. Please sign in or create an account
Description
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 colorful uniforms worn by both sides, paying special attention to insignia, weapons and equipment. It also gives an overview of the campaign that became a "priming pan" of World War I.
Table of Contents
Chronology
Armies of the Balkan League: Greece, Bulgaria, Montenegro
Armies of the Ottoman Army
Romanian Army
Irregulars and Volunteers: Albanians, Macedonians, Turkish, Italians
Weaponry
Aerial Warfare: balloons and the first combat use of aircraft
Product details
Published | Apr 19 2011 |
---|---|
Format | Paperback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 48 |
ISBN | 9781849084185 |
Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
Illustrations | 40 b/w; 8 col |
Dimensions | 248 x 184 mm |
Series | Men-at-Arms |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
About the contributors
Reviews
-
This 48-page book examines the diverse and sometimes colorful uniforms and exotic regional costumes ... Special attention is paid to equipment, insignia and weapons during this intriguing period of transition from the 19th to 20th Century. Fascinating details, photographs and illustrations, including color plates by Stephen Walsh, provide plenty of hobby project inspirations for anyone interested in this prelude to World War I. Plus, toy soldier collectors can learn the backstory behind some sets of old Britains and figures being produced by modern makers such as Beau Geste.
Toy Soldier & Model Figure (August 2011)

Resources
Discover More
Visit our exclusive member's website to see artwork, maps, and more from this book.