6th Alpine Division "Alpi Graie"
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The 6th Alpine Division "Alpi Graie" (Italian: 6ª Divisione alpina "Alpi Graie") was a short-lived 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, elite mountain corps of the Italian Army comprising both infantry and artillery units. The divisions name Alpi Graie was chosen as most of its recruits came from the area of the Graian Alps (Italian: Alpi Graie).[1][2]
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6th Alpine Division "Alpi Graie" | |
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Active | 15 November 1941 - 10 September 1943 |
Country | Kingdom of Italy |
Branch | Royal Italian Army |
Type | Alpini |
Role | Mountain Infantry |
Garrison/HQ | Ivrea |
Engagements | World War II |
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Identification symbol | Alpi Graie Division gorget patches |
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