Following the Balkan Wars of 1912–1913, the Ottoman Empire undertook a massive military retraining program. Although many histories have depicted the Ottomans as a poor fighting force, this was more often due to poor leadership and logistics. The typical Ottoman soldier, the asker, was tough, well-trained, and courageous. While fighting over varied terrain from Gallipoli, to Mesopotamia and to the Caucasus, they proved themselves to be able front-line troops. This is the first English-language book to focus exclusively on the Ottoman infantryman in the First World War. Using a combination of first-hand accounts, period photographs and specially commissioned artwork, it explores the recruitment, training, and combat experiences of these often–neglected warriors.
Название: Ottoman Infantryman 1914–18 [Osprey Warrior 145]
Author: David Nicolle
Illustrator: Christa Hook
Publisher: Osprey
Год издания: 2010
ISBN: 9781846035067
Pages: 68
Format: PDF
Language: English
Size: 23 Mb
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