Italian Military History

Italy's military history spans some 3000 years, from Etruscan and Samnite warriors, to Roman legions, to medieval knights and crusaders, to the condottieri of the Renaissance, to the Arditi shock troops of World War I, the commando frogmen and Folgore paratroopers of World War II, and other elite military units such as the Alpini, Bersaglieri and Carabinieri. This site offers photos, images and historical information pertaining to Italian military history throughout the past 30 centuries.

Thursday, August 2, 2018

Photos of World War II: Bersaglieri in North Africa

An Italian Bersaglieri ("sharp shooter") dispatch rider on an upgraded Moto Guzzi motorcycle advancing beside an Autoblinda armored car in North Africa during WWII.


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