4th CC.NN. Division "3 Gennaio"
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The 4th CC.NN. Division "3 Gennaio" (Italian: 4ª Divisione CC.NN. "3 Gennaio") was an Italian CC.NN. (Blackshirts militia) division raised on 25 June 1935 for the Second Italo-Ethiopian War against Ethiopia. The name "3 Gennaio" ("3 January") was chosen to commemorate the date of assumption of dictatorial powers by Benito Mussolini on 3 January 1925. The division took part in the Italian invasion of Egypt and was destroyed during the Battle of Sidi Barrani in December 1940.
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4th CC.NN. Division "3 Gennaio" | |
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Active | 25 June 1935 – 11 December 1940 |
Country | Italy |
Branch | MVSN |
Type | Infantry |
Size | Division |
Motto(s) | "Chi osa vince" |
Engagements | Second Italo-Ethiopian War World War II |
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Identification symbol | 4th CC.NN. Division gorget patches |
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