BATTLE OF DOGALI 1887 - DRAFT OF MY BOOKLET

 I have finally managed to organise some of the material for my booklet project on the Battle of Dogali (1887).

I am currently writing the introductory section, which explains the origins and development of Italian involvement in that part of Africa. I am now wondering — and would very much appreciate your opinions — whether this approach to writing, with its attention to historical detail, is something you find interesting and enjoyable to read.

Page 7 of the booklet

I could, in theory, go into almost excessive detail (for example, listing the names of every single member of the expedition massacred in 1881). However, I have decided to avoid going quite that far and to concentrate instead on military aspects.

Assab in 1881
Copyright Michele SAVASTA FIORE

Regia Nave Ettore Fieramosca
Copyright Michele SAVASTA FIORE

With this in mind, I have reconstructed — for the first time — the corvette Ettore Fieramosca, along with several maps and illustrations based on original historical sketches.

All comments are most welcome, and so is any criticism!

I believe that illustrations play an essential role in bringing historical narratives to life, making the text more interesting, engaging and enjoyable to read.