10 Motorised Division Piave
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The 10 Motorized Division Piave was an Motorised Infantry
Division
of the Italian Army
during World War II
. The Division was mobilised for war in July 1940, for operations in the Balkans
. It later took part in the occupation of Vichy France
. It returned to Italy
and took part in the defence of Rome
as part of the Corpo d'Armata Motocorazzato (CAM), which fought the Germans in September 1943.
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 mobilised for war in July 1940, for operations in the Balkans
Balkans
The Balkans is a geopolitical and cultural region of southeastern Europe...
. It later took part in the occupation of Vichy France
Vichy France
Vichy France, Vichy Regime, or Vichy Government, are common terms used to describe the government of France that collaborated with the Axis powers from July 1940 to August 1944. This government succeeded the Third Republic and preceded the Provisional Government of the French Republic...
. It returned to Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
and took part in the defence of Rome
Rome
Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
as part of the Corpo d'Armata Motocorazzato (CAM), which fought the Germans in September 1943.
Order of battle
- 57. Abruzzi Infantry Regiment
- 58. Abruzzi Infantry Regiment
- 20. PiavePiavePiave can refer to:* Francesco Maria Piave, Italian librettist and composer* Piave * Piave * Battle of the Piave River* 10 Motorised Division Piave An Italian division of World War II...
Artillery Regiment - Tank Squadron (L6 tanks)
- 108. BersaglieriBersaglieriThe Bersaglieri are a corps of the Italian Army originally created by General Alessandro La Marmora on 18 June 1836 to serve in the Piedmontese Army, later to become the Royal Italian Army...
Motorcycle Company - 10. Mortar Company
- 10. Anti-Tank Company
- 10. Engineer Battalion
- 117. Medical Section
- 186. Heavy Motor Transport Section
- 236. Mixed Transportation Section
- 127. Bakery Section
- 31. CarabinieriCarabinieriThe Carabinieri is the national gendarmerie of Italy, policing both military and civilian populations, and is a branch of the armed forces.-Early history:...
Section - 32. Carabinieri Section