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The first Bersaglieri units to see combat in North Africa was the Special Armoured Brigade. They arrived in Libya in late 1940 and fought well in defence of Derna, when British tanks and armoured car units were ambushed during Operation Compass.

The first Bersaglieri units to see combat in North Africa was the Special Armoured Brigade. They arrived in Libya in late 1940 and fought well in defence of Derna, when British tanks and armoured car units were ambushed during Operation Compass.

In all, six of the 12 Bersaglieri regiments fought in North Africa, compiling an excellent combat record. During the North African, 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 North African, Bersaglieri units often fought to the last man to hold a position while German units retreated or surrendered. Field Marshal Erwin Rommel ("the Desert Fox") signalled that, ''The German soldier has impressed the world, however, the Italian Bersagliere soldier has impressed the German soldier."''

The Bersaglieri fought successfully in General Ugo Cavallero's second spring offensive during the [[Greco-Italian War]], and defeated the Yugoslavian Army counteroffensive in Albania in April 1941.

The Bersaglieri fought successfully in General Ugo Cavallero's second spring offensive during the [[Greco-Italian War]], and defeated the Yugoslavian Army counteroffensive in Albania in April 1941.

The 3rd, 5th and 6th Bersaglieri Regiments fought on the Eastern front against the Red Army.

The 3rd, 5th and 6th Bersaglieri Regiments fought on the Eastern front against the Red Army.