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Bersaglieri Corps (view source)
Revision as of 00:19, September 10, 2016
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The Bersaglieri regiments expanded to three battalions each during the Second World War, but the ''Comando Surpemo'' (Italian Supreme Command) resisted temptations to water down their quality, and recruits had to be of above-average height and stamina. The recruits endured intense physical training, just as their fathers and great-grandfathers had, and had to qualify as excellent marksmen.
In all, six of the 12 Bersaglieri regiments fought in North Africa, compiling an excellent combat record. During the Tunisian Campaign, Bersaglieri units often fought to the last man to hold a position while German units retreated or surrendered.
In all, six of the 12 Bersaglieri regiments fought in North Africa, compiling an excellent combat record. During the Tunisian Campaign, Bersaglieri units often fought to the last man to hold a position while German units retreated or surrendered.