Armored Brigade "Mameli"
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The 32nd Armored Brigade "Mameli" was an armored brigade of the Italian Army. Its core units were tank and Bersaglieri battalions. The brigade was headquartered in the city of Tauriano, a subdivision of the city of Spilimbergo. All the brigade's units were based in Spilimbergo. The brigade's name was chosen to honor the Italian patriot Goffredo Mameli writer of the lyrics of the Italian national anthem. The brigade's sister brigades, the 132nd Armored Brigade "Manin" and 8th Mechanized Brigade "Garibaldi" were named to honor of Daniele Manin and Giuseppe Garibaldi, both heroes of the Italian unification.
Quick Facts 32^ Brigata Corazzata "Mameli", Active ...
32^ Brigata Corazzata "Mameli" | |
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Active | 1 October 1975 – 1 April 1991 |
Country | Italy |
Branch | Italian Army |
Role | Armored warfare |
Part of | 1975-1986 Armored Division "Ariete" 1986-1991 5th Army Corps |
Garrison/HQ | Tauriano |
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