MMP Books 49944 Armies across History: Armies of the Crimean War EN

MMP Books 49944 Armies across History: Armies of the Crimean War EN is a unique publication aimed at modelers, military historians, and enthusiasts of 19th-century armed conflicts. The book, published by the renowned publisher MMP Books, is a comprehensive study of the armies involved in the Crimean War (1853–1856), which saw the confrontation of the Russian Empire, Great Britain, France, the Ottoman Empire, and the Kingdom of Sardinia.

The book is written in English by historical expert Gabriele Esposito, ensuring a high level of substantive content. It consists of 108 pages, all in full color, featuring high-quality illustrations and reconstructions of the uniforms, weapons, and equipment of the various armies participating in the Crimean War. The book is published in a convenient A4 softcover format, making it practical both for reading and as a handy source of inspiration for modeling work.

Armies of the Crimean War allows readers to explore in detail the key combat units, tactics, army structures, and characteristic uniform details—an invaluable resource when creating dioramas or building scale models, whether working in 1/72, 1/35, or 1/16 scale. The descriptions and graphics included in the publication cover the period of the conflict from 1853 to 1856, a war remembered as one of the bloodiest conflicts of the 19th century and a milestone in military techniques and army organization.

• Category: modeling and historical literature
• Number of pages: 108, full color
• Format: A4, softcover
• Language: English
• Author: Gabriele Esposito
• Covers: the armies of Great Britain, France, Russia, the Ottoman Empire, the Kingdom of Sardinia (Crimean War 1853–1856, 19th-century period)
• Publication date: 2022-05-31
• ISBN: 978-83-66549-94-4

This publication is particularly recommended for all modelers interested in the Crimean War period, as well as collectors of mid-19th-century figures and dioramas. It is invaluable for reconstructing uniforms or painting soldiers. Its clear layout, rich iconography, and precise historical description make this book an excellent support for both beginners and advanced modelers, as well as military history enthusiasts. Level of difficulty in using the information – 1/5 (very accessible).