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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.
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Bersaglieri units also fought on the Eastern front against the Red Army.
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The 3rd, 5th and 6th Bersaglieri Regiments fought on the Eastern front against the Red Army.
    
The Bersaglieri fought in the [[Greco-Italian War]] and invasion of Yugoslavia. The first Bersaglieri to see combat in North Africa was the Special Armoured Brigade. They arrived in Libya in late 1940. It met fought well in defence of Derna, when British tanks and armoured car units were ambushed.
 
The Bersaglieri fought in the [[Greco-Italian War]] and invasion of Yugoslavia. The first Bersaglieri to see combat in North Africa was the Special Armoured Brigade. They arrived in Libya in late 1940. It met fought well in defence of Derna, when British tanks and armoured car units were ambushed.
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