The 101st Motorized Division Trieste ( Italian: 101ª Divisione motorizzata "Trieste" ) is the Italian motorized division during the Second World War . The division was formed in 1939, operating in Europe and North Africa, where it was defeated in 1943 in the Second Battle of El Alamein .
| 101st Motorized Division Trieste ital. 101ª Divisione motorizzata "Trieste" | |
|---|---|
| Years of existence | 1939 - 1943 |
| A country |  Kingdom of Italy |
| Included in | Italian Ground Forces |
| Type of | tank division |
| Function | motorized division |
| Nickname | Trieste ( Italian: Trieste |
| Participation in | The Second World War
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| Marks of Excellence |  |
Content
- 1 History
- 2 Commanders
- 3 Awards and titles
- 4 Distinguished Division Warriors
- 5 notes
- 6 Literature
- 7 References
History
The 101st Motorized Division Trieste was formed in 1939 on the basis of the 8th Infantry Division Po, and until 1941 was in Italy in reserve. Then sent to Albania.
In August 1941 she was sent to Libya ( North Africa ) as part of the 20th Motorized Corps under the command of General Gaston Gambar, together with the 132nd Ariete Tank Division . The division participated in all the main operations in the Libyan desert : the North African operation (1941) , the Battle of Ghazal (1942), the Battle of Bir Hakeim , the First battle of El Alamein and the Second battle of El Alamein , where it was surrounded and almost completely destroyed. Its remnants, together with the remnants of the 132nd Panzer Division Ariete and the 133rd Panzer Division Trieste, were consolidated into a single combat group, Ariete, which was destroyed six months later - in March-April 1943 in Tunisia .
The positions of Trieste on October 23.
The position of Trieste at 10:00 on November 2 is almost surrounded.
The composition of the division in February 1942 [1] :
- 65th Valtellina Motorized Infantry Regiment ( Italian: 65º Reggimento fanteria motorizzata "Valtellina" )
- 66th Valtellina Motorized Infantry Regiment ( Italian: 66º Reggimento fanteria motorizzata "Valtellina" )
- 9th Regiment of the Bersalieres ( Italian 9º Reggimento bersaglieri )
- 21st Motorized Artillery Regiment "Po" ( Italian 21º Reggimento artiglieria motorizzata "Po" )
- 52nd Mixed Motorized Engineer Battalion ( Italian: 52º Battaglione del genio motorizzato )
The composition of the division in October 1942 [1] :
- 65th Valtellina Motorized Infantry Regiment ( Italian: 65º Reggimento fanteria motorizzata "Valtellina" )
- 66th Valtellina Motorized Infantry Regiment ( Italian: 66º Reggimento fanteria motorizzata "Valtellina" )
- 8th Armored Carrier (Armored) Regiment ( Italian 8º Battaglione bersaglieri autoblindo )
- 21st Motorized Artillery Regiment "Po" ( Italian 21º Reggimento artiglieria motorizzata "Po" )
- 32nd mixed motorized combat engineer battalion ( Italian 32º Battaglione del genio motorizzato )
- 11th Tank Battalion M13 / 40 ( Italian 11º Battaglione carri M )
Commanders
- Division General Emilio Garavelli ( Italian Emilio Garavelli ; April 1, 1939 - August 9, 1939)
- Division General Vito Ferroni ( Italian: Vito Ferroni ; August 10, 1939 - September 9, 1940)
- Division General Alessandro Piazzoni ( Italian: Alessandro Piazzoni ; September 10, 1940 - December 10, 1941)
- Brigadier General Arnaldo Azzi ( Italian: Arnaldo Azzi ; December 11, 1941 - July 23, 1942)
- Brigadier General Francesco La Ferla ( Italian: Francesco La Ferla ; July 30, 1942 - March 13, 1943) [1]
Awards and titles
| Reward | date of | For what received |
|---|---|---|
| Trieste | 1939 | when forming |
Distinguished Division Warriors
| Reward | FULL NAME. | Position | Rank | Award date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calzekki Onesti, Ichillo ( Italian: Icilio Calzecchi Onesti ) | commander of the 11th tank battalion | captain | He died on May 29, 1942. |
Notes
- ↑ 1 2 3 101a Divisione di fanteria "Trieste" (Italian) . Regio Esercito. Date of treatment January 1, 2012. Archived on May 17, 2012.
Literature
- Paoletti, Ciro. A Military History of Italy. - Greenwood Publishing Group, 2008. - ISBN 0-275-98505-9 .
- Loi, Salvatore Aggredisci e Vincerai - Storia della Divisione Motorizzata "Trieste" , Mursia, Milano
Links
- 101st Motorized Division Trieste . Tank front. Date of treatment January 1, 2012. Archived on May 17, 2012.
- 101a Divisione di fanteria "Trieste" (Italian) . Regio Esercito. Date of treatment January 1, 2012. Archived on May 17, 2012.