104 Motorised Division Mantova
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The 104 Motorised Division Mantova was a Motorised Infantry
Division
of the Italian Army
during World War II
. The Division was formed in 1942 and remained in Italy
throughout the war. It was stationed in Sicily
during Operation Husky the Allied invasion. After the invasion the Division disbanded itself.
Motorised infantry
In NATO and most other western countries, motorised infantry is infantry which is transported by trucks or other motor vehicles. It is distinguished from mechanized infantry, which is carried in armoured personnel carriers, infantry combat vehicles, or infantry fighting vehicles...
Division
Division (military)
A division is a large military unit or formation usually consisting of between 10,000 and 20,000 soldiers. In most armies, a division is composed of several regiments or brigades, and in turn several divisions typically make up a corps...
of the Italian Army
Royal Italian Army (1940–1946)
This article is about the Italian Royal Army which participated in World War II.The Italian Royal Army was reformed in 1861 and lasted until 1946. The Royal Army started with the unification of Italy and the formation of the Kingdom of Italy . It ended with the dissolution of the monarchy...
during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. The Division was formed in 1942 and remained in Italy
Italy
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throughout the war. It was stationed in Sicily
Sicily
Sicily is a region of Italy, and is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Along with the surrounding minor islands, it constitutes an autonomous region of Italy, the Regione Autonoma Siciliana Sicily has a rich and unique culture, especially with regard to the arts, music, literature,...
during Operation Husky the Allied invasion. After the invasion the Division disbanded itself.
Order of battle
- 113. Mantova Infantry Regiment
- 114. Mantova Infantry Regiment
- 11. Monferrato Artillery Regiment
- 104. Mortar Battalion
- 79. Artillery Company
- 107. Mixed Signal Battalion
- 404. Searchlight Company