'… Alcalde takes a central research discussion as a point of departure for a refreshing study … In his view on the Italian case, he brings a lot to the table. As for the European level, his work will inspire new research and discussion.' Julia Eichenberg, War in History
Introduction; Part I. Fascism and Veterans after the Great War: 1. The Great War veterans and the origins of fascism, 1914–1919; 2. War veterans and the rise of Italian Fascism, 1920–2; Part II. Fascism and Veterans during the 1920s: 3. Veterans under fascist rule, 1923–5; 4. Veterans and fascism: consolidation and European expansion, 1925–9; Part III. Fascism and Veterans during the 1930s: 5. Transnational fascism and veterans, 1929–35; 6. Veterans between fascism and anti-fascism, war and peace, 1936–40; Conclusion.