49th Infantry Division "Parma"
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The 49th Infantry Division "Parma" (Italian: 49ª Divisione di fanteria "Parma") was an infantry division of the Royal Italian Army during World War II. The Parma was activated on 12 September 1939 in Macerata and named for the city of Parma. After the announcement of the Armistice of Cassibile on 8 September 1943 the division was disbanded by German forces in Vlorë in Albania.[1][2]
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49th Infantry Division "Parma" | |
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Active | 1939–1943 |
Country | Kingdom of Italy |
Branch | Royal Italian Army |
Type | Infantry |
Size | Division |
Garrison/HQ | Macerata |
Engagements | World War II |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Gen. B. Emilio Battisti |
Insignia | |
Identification symbol | Parma Division gorget patches |
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