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In 1836, Alfonso del la Marmora from the Piedmontese Army (the core of the future Italian Army) created the Bersaglieri, light infantry formations similar to the French ''chasseurs'' and Austrian ''jägers''.

In 1836, Alfonso del la Marmora from the Piedmontese Army (the core of the future Italian Army) created the Bersaglieri, light infantry formations similar to the French ''chasseurs'' and Austrian ''jägers''.

These Bersaglieri, or ”sharpshooters,” still sport distinctive helmets adorned with cock’s feathers.  

The Bersaglieri were trained to a high physical and marksmanship standard, and like the German ''Waffen SS'' in the Second World War, inspired the ''Regio Esercito'' frontline formations, benefiting from superior weaponry and mobility that encouraged Axis commanders to operate aggressively.

They were trained to a high physical and marksmanship standard, and like the German ''Waffen SS'' in the Second World War, inspired the ''Regio Esercito'' frontline formations, benefiting from superior weaponry and mobility that encouraged Axis commanders to operate aggressively.

The Bersaglieri, or ”sharpshooters,” still sport distinctive helmets adorned with cock’s feathers.  

==First World War==

==First World War==