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Invasion of Albania (1939)

February 18, 2010 By jim h

The Italian invasion force was built of ad hoc assembled units. It took the name of “Expeditionary Corps OMT” under command of General Guzzoni.

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Invasion of Egypt (9 December, 1940)

February 18, 2010 By jim h

Order of battle for the Italian invasion of Egypt on 9 December, 1940.

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Battle of Keren (Feb-Mar, 1941)

February 18, 2010 By jim h

The Italian order of battle for Keren between February and March, 1941.

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