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The '''1 Cavalry Division Eugenio di Savoia''' was an [[Cavalry]] [[Division (military)| Division]] of the [[Royal Italian Army (1940–1946)|Italian Army]] during [[World War II]]. The ''Eugenio di Savoia'' was mobilized in 1940, as a cavalry division and took part in the [[Invasion of Yugoslavia]]. The Division remained in Yugoslavia in the [[Italian XI Corps]] ([[Ljubljana]]) as an occupying force on the [[Dalmatian coast]]. After the Italiam surrender the Division was disbanded in September 1943. <ref name=ax/> |
The '''1 Cavalry Division Eugenio di Savoia''' was an [[Cavalry]] [[Division (military)| Division]] of the [[Royal Italian Army (1940–1946)|Italian Army]] during [[World War II]]. The ''Eugenio di Savoia'' was mobilized in 1940, as a cavalry division and took part in the [[Invasion of Yugoslavia]]. The Division remained in Yugoslavia in the [[Italian XI Corps]] ([[Ljubljana]]) as an occupying force on the [[Dalmatian coast]]. After the Italiam surrender the Division was disbanded in September 1943. <ref name=ax/> |
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While in Yugoslavia, the 14 Alessandria Regiment is credited with having conducted the last cavalry charge by the Italiam Army in World War II. On 17 October 1942 the regiment was encircled by a group of [[Tito]]'s [[partisans]] near [[Poloj]] in [[Croatia]]. That night the cavalry launched repeated sabre charges against the partisans. Despite heavy casualties, the charge succeeded and broke through to safety. <ref>{{cite web|publisher=Flames of War|url=http://www.flamesofwar.com/Default.aspx?tabid=53&art_id=1143|accessdate=2009-10-04|title=Flames of War}}</ref> |
While in Yugoslavia, the 14 Alessandria Regiment is credited with having conducted the last cavalry charge by the Italiam Army in World War II. On 17 October 1942 the regiment was encircled by a group of [[Tito]]'s [[partisans]] near [[Poloj]] in [[Croatia]]. That night the cavalry launched repeated sabre charges against the partisans. Despite heavy casualties, the charge succeeded and broke through to safety. <ref>{{cite web|publisher=Flames of War|url=http://www.flamesofwar.com/Default.aspx?tabid=53&art_id=1143|accessdate=2009-10-04|title=Flames of War}}</ref> |
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The Division had undergone a level of mechanization. Each division had two cavalry regiments, a highly-mobile infantry (''[[Bersaglieri]]'') regiment, an artillery regiment, and a light tank group. The squadrons of the cavalry regiments were horse-mounted and, other than a motorcycle company, the ''Bersaglieri'' were issued with bicycles. The light tank group had a total of 61 tanks. The tanks were typically [[L3/35|L3s]] or [[L6/40|L6s]].<ref name="Mollo, p.87">Mollo, p.87</ref> |
The Division had undergone a level of mechanization. Each division had two cavalry regiments, a highly-mobile infantry (''[[Bersaglieri]]'') regiment, an artillery regiment, and a light tank group. The squadrons of the cavalry regiments were horse-mounted and, other than a motorcycle company, the ''Bersaglieri'' were issued with bicycles. The light tank group had a total of 61 tanks. The tanks were typically [[L3/35|L3s]] or [[L6/40|L6s]].<ref name="Mollo, p.87">Mollo, p.87</ref> |
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==Commander== |
==Commander== |
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*[[Lieutenant-General]] [[Federico Ferrari Orsi]] <ref>{{cite web|title=The Generals of WWII|url=http://www.generals.dk/general/Ferrari_Orsi/Federico/Italy.html|accessdate=209-10-04|publisher=Gernerals.DK}}</ref> |
*[[Lieutenant-General]] [[Federico Ferrari Orsi]] <ref>{{cite web|title=The Generals of WWII|url=http://www.generals.dk/general/Ferrari_Orsi/Federico/Italy.html|accessdate=209-10-04|publisher=Gernerals.DK}}</ref> |
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==Order of battle== |
==Order of battle== |
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*18. Field Post Office <ref name=ax>{{cite web|author=Wendal, Marcus|publisher=Axis History|title=Italian Army|accessdate=2009-10-04|url=http://www.axishistory.com/index.php?id=8569}}</ref> |
*18. Field Post Office <ref name=ax>{{cite web|author=Wendal, Marcus|publisher=Axis History|title=Italian Army|accessdate=2009-10-04|url=http://www.axishistory.com/index.php?id=8569}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 15:20, 25 April 2009
| 1 Cavalry Division Eugenio di Savoia | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1940–1943 |
| Country | Italy |
| Role | Cavalry |
| Size | Division |
| Part of | Italian XI Corps |
| Nickname(s) | Eugenio di Savoia |
| Engagements | World War II |
The 1 Cavalry Division Eugenio di Savoia was an Cavalry Division of the Italian Army during World War II. The Eugenio di Savoia was mobilized in 1940, as a cavalry division and took part in the Invasion of Yugoslavia. The Division remained in Yugoslavia in the Italian XI Corps (Ljubljana) as an occupying force on the Dalmatian coast. After the Italiam surrender the Division was disbanded in September 1943. [1] While in Yugoslavia, the 14 Alessandria Regiment is credited with having conducted the last cavalry charge by the Italiam Army in World War II. On 17 October 1942 the regiment was encircled by a group of Tito's partisans near Poloj in Croatia. That night the cavalry launched repeated sabre charges against the partisans. Despite heavy casualties, the charge succeeded and broke through to safety. [2] The Division had undergone a level of mechanization. Each division had two cavalry regiments, a highly-mobile infantry (Bersaglieri) regiment, an artillery regiment, and a light tank group. The squadrons of the cavalry regiments were horse-mounted and, other than a motorcycle company, the Bersaglieri were issued with bicycles. The light tank group had a total of 61 tanks. The tanks were typically L3s or L6s.[3]
Commander
Order of battle
- 12. Allessandria Cavalry Regiment
- 14. Cavalleggeri de Saluzzo Cavalry Regiment
- 11. Bersaglieri Regiment (mot)
- San Giusto Armored Battalion
- 1. Artillery Regiment (mot)
- 18. CCRR Section
- 172. CCRR Section
- 101. Mixed Engineer Company
- 71. Medical Section
- 57. Field Hospital
- 58. Field Hospital
- 59. Field Hospital
- 91. Quartermaster section
- 211. Mixed Motor Transport Group Command
- 34. Light Transportation Section
- 53. Light Transportation Section
- 852. Light Transportation Section
- 854. Light Transportation Section
- 1. Transport Unit
- 5. Road Movement Unit
- Heavy Fuel Section
- 5. Road Recovery Unit
- 18. Field Post Office [1]
References
- ^ a b Wendal, Marcus. "Italian Army". Axis History. Archived from the original on 2009-04-25. Retrieved 2009-10-04.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Flames of War". Flames of War. Archived from the original on 2009-04-25. Retrieved 2009-10-04.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Mollo, p.87
- ^ "The Generals of WWII". Gernerals.DK. Archived from the original on 2009-04-25. Retrieved 209-10-04.
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Further reading
- Dr Jeffrey T. Fowler - Axis Cavalry in World War II
- George F. Nafziger - Italian Order of Battle: An organizational history of the Italian Army in World War II (3 vol)