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The Battle of Cape Matapan

March 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Despite the name Battle of Cape Matapan, the actual fighting was not on Cape Matapan but out to sea in several locations.

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Italian Folgore at El Alamein: Unbreakable

December 12, 2011 By 3 Comments
Folgore on patrol

The Folgore has often received praise and admiration for the bravery they displayed during the fighting at El Alamein.

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The Bologna Division: 19 November – 10 December, 1941

June 1, 2011 By
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The Bologna Division had taken such losses in its attempt to contain the Tobruk garrison that a lesser commander might have called it quits.

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The Rise and Fall of Italian East Africa and the Battle of Keren

March 19, 2010 By
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The first phase of the Keren battle is characterized by the stubborn and brilliant Italian resistance on the Dongolaas ravine, and on the surrounding peaks and valleys.

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The Battle of Mersa Matruh

March 18, 2010 By
Illustration depicting Bersaglieri capturing British soldiers in a cave

The 90th Light Division had by this time been reinforced by Bersaglieri troops of Xth and XXIst Infantry Corps, and groups of the 10th Indian Division at the head of Wadi Nagamish came under heavy tank and machine gun fire from the Littorio Armored Division.

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