Comando Supremo

The Breda Model 35

Shelly Barclay — Sat, 19 May 2012 18:24:09 +0000

The Breda Model 35 was an anti-aircraft gun used by Italy during World War II. The design was developed in 1932 and it began being used in combat by the Italian military in 1935. It was an effective weapon and saw widespread use in both expected and unexpected places during the war. It was made [...]

Cannone da 75/46

Shelly Barclay — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 04:12:46 +0000

The Cannone da 75/46 was an anti-aircraft gun produced by Italy and used by Italy, Germany and the Allies during World War II.

The Battle of Cape Matapan

Shelly Barclay — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 05:53:52 +0000

Despite the contrast in loss of life, the defeat of the Regia Marina at the Battle of Cape Matapan was not utter defeat. The Italian ships involved inflicted damage on the Allied ships and even had the upper hand in several instances.

Italian Divisional Organizations tipo Africa Settentrionale (A.S.)

Jeff Leser — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:30:26 +0000

This article discusses the planned changes in the Italian divisions and corps serving in North Africa

Event Calendar – 2012

Jeff Leser — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Event calendar of battaglione Alpini sciatori, Monte Cervino

Italian Folgore at El Alamein: Unbreakable

Peleliu81 — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:02:16 +0000

While the Folgore has often received praise and admiration for the bravery they displayed during the fighting at El Alamein, what is sometimes overlooked was the skill level demonstrated by its soldiers.

Mario Arillo

marco amerigo fermani — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 15:43:40 +0000

Mario Arillo was born in La Spezia on the 25 March 1912 and soon showed a great passion for the sea and the desire of following a career in the Royal Navy

Carlo Fecia Conte di Cossato

marco amerigo fermani — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 07:18:54 +0000

With 16 strikes for 86,500 tons, he was the ace of the aces and the second by tonnage of the Italian submarine force in the Second World War

Gianfranco Gazzana Priaroggia

marco amerigo fermani — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 06:54:37 +0000

With 10 ships totaling 90,000 tons, he was one of the major submarine aces. The Republic gave his name to one of its ex American submarines in service during the 1970-1980’s and to the submarine class “Sauro” that entered in service in 1995.

Field Marshal Emilio De Bono

marco amerigo fermani — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:32:26 +0000

Son of a career military officer, Emilio de Bono was born in Cassano D’adda in 1866. After completing the Milano Military College, and the Modena Military Academy, he became Lieutenant in 1886, and enrolled as voluntary on the III Bersaglieri regiment in the Eritrea colonial war.