by david » Sun Mar 21, 2004 4:57 am
Could any one give me any information about this units service in North Africa, post March 1941. O.O.B; TO&E; History etc.
THANKS
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by michele » Mon Mar 22, 2004 12:51 am
Infantry Division "Savona'":
15th Infantry Rgt.
16th Infantry Rgt.
12th Artillery Rgt.
The division surrendered near Halfaya in January 1942. I have to check my sources for more information.
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by david » Mon Mar 22, 2004 3:20 am
Yes, that much information I had already. It is more in depth material that I require. Such as, were the Inf Regs 2 or 3 Battalion strength, what heavy equipment was used by each of the artillery regiments 6 battalions, when did the units arrive North Africa, where were they 03/41, how well & where did they fight etc etc.
Many thanks for your interest in my query, and for taking the time to reply. Any more info you can supply, always gratefully received.
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by daveh » Mon Mar 22, 2004 10:46 am
Savona Division on the Sollum front. Nov 1941
2 Bns in Bardia
1st/15th IR Cirener
3rd/15th IR Cova
3rd/16th IR Frongia
1st/16th IR Sidi Omar
ie 6 Bn
The 55th Savona I D was part of X Corps 5th Army in June 1940 stationed as part of the Italian forces facing French Tunisia.
It was still in X Corps 5th Army in Dec. 1940.
The Savona was not part of the invasion of Egypt and was not involved as a division in the destruction wrought by O'Connors offensive. In MAA 349 The Italian Army 1940- 1943 (2); Africa 1940 - 43 the division is described as
The division was not involved in the initial attack undertaken by Rommel in late March/ April 1941. It would appear that in 3/41 Savona was "in reserve" somewhere in Tripolitania.
In late June 1941 the division gradually moved into the frontier defences at Sollum and certainly in 8/41 was part of the DAK itself. The division was mainly captured in the Sollum defence positions after the Operation Crusader battles.
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by david » Mon Mar 22, 2004 11:03 am
Excellent reply dave h thanks very much indeed
Could any one give me any information about this units service in North Africa, post March 1941. O.O.B; TO&E; History etc.
THANKS
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by michele » Mon Mar 22, 2004 12:51 am
Infantry Division "Savona'":
15th Infantry Rgt.
16th Infantry Rgt.
12th Artillery Rgt.
The division surrendered near Halfaya in January 1942. I have to check my sources for more information.
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by david » Mon Mar 22, 2004 3:20 am
Yes, that much information I had already. It is more in depth material that I require. Such as, were the Inf Regs 2 or 3 Battalion strength, what heavy equipment was used by each of the artillery regiments 6 battalions, when did the units arrive North Africa, where were they 03/41, how well & where did they fight etc etc.
Many thanks for your interest in my query, and for taking the time to reply. Any more info you can supply, always gratefully received.
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by daveh » Mon Mar 22, 2004 10:46 am
Savona Division on the Sollum front. Nov 1941
2 Bns in Bardia
1st/15th IR Cirener
3rd/15th IR Cova
3rd/16th IR Frongia
1st/16th IR Sidi Omar
ie 6 Bn
The 55th Savona I D was part of X Corps 5th Army in June 1940 stationed as part of the Italian forces facing French Tunisia.
It was still in X Corps 5th Army in Dec. 1940.
The Savona was not part of the invasion of Egypt and was not involved as a division in the destruction wrought by O'Connors offensive. In MAA 349 The Italian Army 1940- 1943 (2); Africa 1940 - 43 the division is described as
at the time of the arrival of DAK, though I don't know what actions led to this situation.shaken and weakened
The division was not involved in the initial attack undertaken by Rommel in late March/ April 1941. It would appear that in 3/41 Savona was "in reserve" somewhere in Tripolitania.
In late June 1941 the division gradually moved into the frontier defences at Sollum and certainly in 8/41 was part of the DAK itself. The division was mainly captured in the Sollum defence positions after the Operation Crusader battles.
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by david » Mon Mar 22, 2004 11:03 am
Excellent reply dave h thanks very much indeed