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During the Second World War the Regiment formed part of the ''Ariete'' Armoured Division. When the armoured division arrived in North Africa, the Regiment comprised the 3rd, 5th and 12th Battalion plus the 132nd Anti-Tank Company. | During the Second World War the Regiment formed part of the ''Ariete'' Armoured Division. When the armoured division arrived in North Africa, the Regiment comprised the 3rd, 5th and 12th Battalion plus the 132nd Anti-Tank Company. | ||
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The 8th Bersaglieri Regiment form part of the Bersaglieri Corps of the Italian Army, originally created by General Alessandro La Marmora on 18 June 1836.
They compiled an excellent combat record, and can still be recognized by the distinctive helmets, decorated with black plumes.
Second World War
During the Second World War the Regiment formed part of the Ariete Armoured Division. When the armoured division arrived in North Africa, the Regiment comprised the 3rd, 5th and 12th Battalion plus the 132nd Anti-Tank Company.
