1st Alpine Division "Taurinense"
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The 1st Alpine Division "Taurinense" (Italian: 1ª Divisione alpina "Taurinense") was a division of the Royal Italian Army during World War II, which specialized in mountain warfare. The Alpini that formed the division are a highly decorated and elite mountain corps of the Italian Army consisting of both infantry and artillery units. Today, the traditions and name of the 1st Alpine Division "Taurinense" are carried on by the Alpine Brigade "Taurinense". The headquarters of the division was in the city of Turin and the majority of its soldiers were drafted from the surrounding Province of Turin — therefore the division was named "Taurinense" for the Roman name of the city of Turin Augusta Taurinorum.
1st Alpine Division "Taurinense" | |
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Active | September 10, 1935 – September 10, 1943 |
Country | Kingdom of Italy |
Branch | Royal Italian Army |
Type | Alpini |
Role | Mountain Infantry |
Size | 17,460 men |
Garrison/HQ | Turin |
Engagements | World War II |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Lorenzo Vivalda |
Insignia | |
Identification symbol | Taurinense Division gorget patches |