Mechanized Brigade "Gorizia"
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The Mechanized Brigade "Gorizia" was a mechanized brigade of the Italian Army. Its core units were mechanized infantry battalions. The brigade's headquarters was in the city of Gorizia and the brigade's units were based in the region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. The brigade's name was chosen in memory of the World War I Battle of Gorizia. The brigade's sister brigade, the Armored Brigade "Vittorio Veneto", was named to commemorate the World War I Battle of Vittorio Veneto.
Quick Facts Brigata Meccanizzata "Gorizia", Active ...
Brigata Meccanizzata "Gorizia" | |
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Active | 1 November 1975 – 30 October 1996 |
Country | Italy |
Branch | Italian Army |
Type | Infantry |
Role | Armored warfare |
Part of | 1975–1986 Mechanized Division "Folgore" 1986–1996 5th Army Corps |
Garrison/HQ | Gorizia |
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The brigade was founded in, based in, and named after the city of Gorizia. Its coat of arms was based on the coat of arms of the medieval House of Gorizia.