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Iron Hulls Iron Hearts: Mussolini's Elite Armoured Divisions in North Africa, “Most British accounts of the campaign tend to focus on the German efforts. [6] When the division arrived in Africa the three artillery groups of the 185th Artillery Regiment "Folgore" were merged into two artillery groups of three batteries each, thus providing one group for each infantry regiment, which in turn could now provide one battery to each battalion of a regiment. [5] On 15 March 1942 the 3rd Paratroopers Infantry Regiment with the battalions VIII, IX, and X was raised in Tarquinia.[3]. The Italian Folgore Parachute Division: North African Operations 1940-43. For its conduct during the Second Battle of El Alamein the division as whole was awarded a Gold Medal of Military Valor. The author has not managed to get hold of a single photo album of a former member of the Division which in my opinion should have been possible and would have elevated the book considerably.His primary sources do not list a single German Afrikakorps Divisional history, surely a must considering the interaction between Italian and German forces. He has published several books and articles on such topics as the Folgore Parachute Division, the Alpini and Austro-Hungarian stormtroopers of the First World War, the Savoia Marchetti S.79 torpedo bomber and the Axis air forces of the Second World War. The focus then shifts upon the Folgore’s major engagement of the campaign during the Battle of El Alamein: 'Operation Lightfoot', which was launched by General Montgomery on 24 October 1942. On 1 April 1964 the brigade lost the Military Parachuting School in Pisa to the army's Infantry and Cavalry Inspectorate. [3] When the division arrived in Africa the three artillery groups of the 185th Artillery Regiment "Folgore" were merged into two artillery groups of three batteries each, thus providing one group for each infantry regiment, which in turn could now provide one battery to each battalion of a regiment. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. On 10 June 1967 the I Paratroopers Brigade was allowed to add "Folgore" to its name and was now named Paratroopers Brigade "Folgore". [6] When the division arrived in Africa the three artillery groups of the 185th Artillery Regiment "Folgore" were merged into two artillery groups of three batteries each, thus providing one group for each infantry regiment, which in turn could now provide one battery to each battalion of a regiment. The Italian Army in North Africa: A Poor Fighting Force or Doomed by Circumstance, Six Victories: North Africa Malta and the Mediterranean Convoy War November 1941–March 1942, Armies of the Italian-Turkish War: Conquest of Libya, 1911–1912 (Men-at-Arms), Retribution: The Soviet Reconquest of Central Ukraine, 1943. This elite unit distinguished itself at El Alamein despite inadequate equipment and weapons while facing unfavorable odds. While describing key events during this operation, the book also highlights how the Folgore used unusual tactics to repulse the massive enemy-armored attack. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, + No Import Fees Deposit & $8.98 Shipping to United Kingdom. For the Italian Cold War mechanized division, see, Playfair I.S.O. Please try again. The few survivors, who managed to withdraw, were reorganized into the 285th Formation Battalion and fought in Tunisia, where they surrendered to the Allies in 1943.[10][11][13]. Finally, it highlights the role of the paratroopers during the last battles in Tunisia - especially those in defense of the Mareth line and Takrouna in the spring of 1943.

Direct and immediate origins of the 185th Paratroopers Division "Folgore" lie in the Paratroopers units formed in the wake of the breaking out of the World War Two. The division was sent to Africa and fought in the Battle of El Alamein with the following structure:[16]. He has published several books and articles on such topics as the Folgore Parachute Division, the Alpini and Austro-Hungarian stormtroopers of the First World War, the Savoia Marchetti S.79 torpedo bomber and the Axis air forces of the Second World War. This included letting the enemy advance into a 'cul-de-sac' and then launching a counter-attack against its armored vehicles and infantry units from all sides and by a combination of fire from 47 mm anti-tank guns, mortars, hand grenades and other incendiary devices. The North African campaign was one of the hardest fought episodes of the Second World War, yet the vital part played by the Italian Army - and in particular, its Folgore Parachute Division on behalf of the Axis Alliance - is frequently overlooked. © 2015 Casemate Publishers. [14] At the end of the battle of El Alamein, Harry Zinder of Time magazine noted that the Italians paratroopers fought better than had been expected, and commented that: "In the south, the famed Folgore Paratroopers Division fought to the last round of ammunition". The cavalry regiment is equipped with Centauro tank destroyers and VTLM Lince vehicles. By drawing from archival sources from both sides, it also furnishes a more complete and balanced perspective on a critical juncture in the war such as the Battle of El Alamein. Something went wrong.

He has published several books and articles on such topics as the Folgore Parachute Division, the Alpini and Austro-Hungarian stormtroopers of the First World War, the Savoia Marchetti S.79 torpedo bomber and the Axis air forces of the Second World War. Folgore Parachute Division Folgore Parachute Division 2016-02-16 2016-02-16 Paolo Morisi Paolo Morisi This book describes a paratroop unit that earned the respect of its Allied opponents during some of the hardest-fought engagements of North Africa. On 1 September 1941 the Royal Italian Army raised the 1st Paratroopers Division in Tarquinia. The brigade's artillery regiment is equipped with 18x 120mm mortars.

To aid in the raising of the 183rd Infantry Regiment "Nembo" the 185th ceded its X Paratroopers Battalion to the 183rd and raised the XI Paratroopers Battalion in its stead. • Illustrated with rare archival photographs, detailed maps and specially commissioned artwork giving a fascinating insight into a little-studied aspect of Axis forces• By drawing from archival sources from both sides, it gives a more complete and balance The photos and detail is first class. [15] With a few survivors and some replacement, the 285º Battaglione Paracadutisti "Folgore", a battaillon-size unit commandeered by Captain Lombardini, was formed, and participated to the defense of the Mareth Line in Tunisia in mid 1943, particularly at the Battle of Takrouna, where it was destroyed. Uckfield, UK: Naval & Military Press, p.46, G.Lunardi, P.Compagni "I paracadutisti Italiani 1937/45", Editrice Militare Italiana, Milano 1989, pag.41, Last edited on 6 September 2020, at 08:03, "Brigata Paracadutisti "Folgore" - La Storia", "185° Reggimento Paracadutisti "Folgore" - La Storia", "187° Reggimento Paracadutisti "Folgore" - La Storia", "186° Reggimento Paracadutisti "Folgore" - La Storia", "185° Reggimento Artiglieria Paracadutisti "Folgore" - La Storia", "8° Reggimento Genio Guastatori Paracadutisti "Folgore" - La Storia", "American Historian Praises The Role Of The Folgore In North Africa", Harry Zinder's nov 16, 1942 report for TIME MAGAZINE, Parachute landing troops on Kefalonia. This book describes a paratroop unit that earned the respect of its Allied opponents during some of the hardest-fought engagements of North Africa. Italian) Paratroopers Battalion: 300 troops, 4 Companies. For the Italian, Coat of Arms the Paratroopers Brigade "Folgore", 3rd Paratroopers (Recruits Training) Battalion "Poggio Rusco", 9th Paratroopers Assault Battalion "Col Moschin", 1st Carabinieri Paratroopers Regiment "Tuscania", 9th Paratroopers Assault Regiment "Col Moschin", 185th Paratroopers Artillery Regiment "Folgore", United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon II, Mechanized Brigade "Granatieri di Sardegna", 8th Paratroopers Engineer Regiment "Folgore", "Brigata Paracadutisti "Folgore" - La Storia", "185° Reggimento Paracadutisti "Folgore" - La Storia", "187° Reggimento Paracadutisti "Folgore" - La Storia", "186° Reggimento Paracadutisti "Folgore" - La Storia", "185° Reggimento Artiglieria Paracadutisti "Folgore" - La Storia", "8° Reggimento Genio Guastatori Paracadutisti "Folgore" - La Storia", "9° Reggimento d'Assalto Paracadutisti "Col Moschin" - La Storia", "Reggimento Logistico "Folgore" - La Storia", Italian Army homepage: History of the "Folgore", American Historian Praises The Role Of The Folgore In North Africa, Folgore Brigade on the official Italian Army site, National Association Parachutists of Italy, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Paratroopers_Brigade_%22Folgore%22&oldid=979792239, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, 1st Paratroopers Infantry Regiment (raised 1 April 1941), 2nd Paratroopers Infantry Regiment (raised 1 September 1941), VIII Paratroopers Battalion (re-roled as Paratroopers Sapper unit in May 1942), Paratroopers Command and Signal Unit "Folgore", 26th Light Airplanes and Helicopters Squadrons Group ", 426th Reconnaissance Helicopters Squadron (, Paratroopers Pathfinder Company "Folgore", in Siena, Paratroopers Anti-tank Company "Folgore", in Livorno (, Paratroopers Engineer Company "Folgore", in, 26th Light Airplanes and Helicopters Squadron "Giove", at, Paratroopers Engineer Company "Folgore", in Lucca, This page was last edited on 22 September 2020, at 20:19.

[1], With the Italian Army 1975 reform the army abolished the regimental level and re-organised its brigades. The brigade lost its two special forces units which both passed to the Army Special Forces Command (COMFOSE) in Pisa. All Rights Reserved. During the Second battle of El Alamein the Folgore Division came under attack from three Allied divisions 44th (Home Counties) Infantry Division, 50th (Northumbrian) Infantry Division, 7th Armoured Division, and the 1st Free French Brigade. Conheça o Top 100 na categoria Loja Kindle, Importados de História da África do Norte, Importados de História da II Guerra Mundial, Traduzir todas as avaliações para português, Amazon Serviços de Varejo do Brasil Ltda.

(2004) [1st. Before the departing for North Africa the 185th Infantry Regiment "Folgore" and 187th Infantry Regiment "Folgore" switched units: the 185th ceded the more experienced II and IV to 187th, which in turn ceded the VIII and X to the 185th. Auto-transportable Infantry - North-African Type: This article is about the historic Italian 185th Paratroopers Division Folgore. On 1 January 1963 the Italian Army raised the I Paratroopers Brigade in Pisa, which received the name "Folgore" on 10 June 1967. The biggest one are the origin of the photos all of which are from the official archive of the Italian military, which unfortunately means a lot of the Africa ones are generic and do not show Folgore members in action. He has published several books and articles on such topics as the Folgore Parachute Division, the Alpini and Austro-Hungarian stormtroopers of the First World War, the Savoia Marchetti S.79 torpedo bomber and the Axis air forces of the Second World War. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. The Folgore used everything at their disposal including letting the Allied soldiers advance into a "cul-de-sac" and then launching a counterattack from all sides. The first part of the book detailing the division's training appears to be well done, but in my opinion the book comes into its own beginning with Chapter 3 when the author begins to detail the Folgore's combat engagements in North Africa. The Folgore used everything at their disposal including letting the Allied soldiers advance into a "cul-de-sac" and then launching a counterattack from all sides. Unable to add item to List. Please try your request again later. Illustrated with rare archival photographs, detailed maps and specially commissioned artwork, this volume offers a fascinating insight into a little-studied aspect of Axis forces. Italian para-troopers and their missions I look forward to reading.

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