3rd Alpine Division "Julia"
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This article is about the historic Royal Italian Army 3rd Alpine Division "Julia". For the currently active Italian Army brigade, see Alpine Brigade "Julia".
The 3rd Alpine Division "Julia" (Italian: 3ª Divisione alpina "Julia") was a division of the Royal Italian Army during World War II, which specialized in mountain warfare. The Alpini that formed the divisions are a highly decorated, elite mountain corps of the Italian Army comprising both infantry and artillery units. Today the traditions and name of the 3rd Alpine Division "Julia" are carried on by the Alpine Brigade "Julia".
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3rd Alpine Division "Julia" | |
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Active | 10 December 1935 – 8 September 1943 |
Country | Kingdom of Italy |
Branch | Royal Italian Army |
Type | Alpini |
Role | Mountain Infantry |
Size | 17,460 men |
Part of | Italian Alpine Corps 1942–1943 |
Garrison/HQ | Udine |
Engagements | World War II Greco-Italian War Italian War in Soviet Union |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Fedele de Giorgis Mario Girotti Umberto Ricagno |
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Identification symbol | Julia Division gorget patches |
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