14 Infantry Division Isonzo
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The 14 Infantry Division Isonzo was a Infantry
Division
of the Italian Army
during World War II
. The Division was mobilized in June 1940 and took part in the Invasion of Yugoslavia
as part of the Italian XI Corps. After the Greco-Italian War
it was based in Athens
and Corynth. It surrendered to the German forces in September 1943.
Infantry
Infantrymen are soldiers who are specifically trained for the role of fighting on foot to engage the enemy face to face and have historically borne the brunt of the casualties of combat in wars. As the oldest branch of combat arms, they are the backbone of armies...
Division
Division (military)
A division is a large military unit or formation usually consisting of between 10,000 and 20,000 soldiers. In most armies, a division is composed of several regiments or brigades, and in turn several divisions typically make up a corps...
of the Italian Army
Royal Italian Army (1940–1946)
This article is about the Italian Royal Army which participated in World War II.The Italian Royal Army was reformed in 1861 and lasted until 1946. The Royal Army started with the unification of Italy and the formation of the Kingdom of Italy . It ended with the dissolution of the monarchy...
during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. The Division was mobilized in June 1940 and took part in the Invasion of Yugoslavia
Invasion of Yugoslavia
The Invasion of Yugoslavia , also known as the April War , was the Axis Powers' attack on the Kingdom of Yugoslavia which began on 6 April 1941 during World War II...
as part of the Italian XI Corps. After the Greco-Italian War
Greco-Italian War
The Greco-Italian War was a conflict between Italy and Greece which lasted from 28 October 1940 to 23 April 1941. It marked the beginning of the Balkans Campaign of World War II...
it was based in Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
and Corynth. It surrendered to the German forces in September 1943.
Italian XI Corps
- 3 Infantry Division Ravenna
- 13 Infantry Division Re13 Infantry Division ReThe 13th Infantry Division Re was a Infantry Division of the Italian Army during World War II. The Re Division was mobilized in June 1940, and took part in the Invasion of Yugoslavia. It was used as an occupation force in Croatia and took part in anti partisan operations and the Battle of the...
- 14 Infantry Division Isonzo
Order of battle
- 23. ComoComoComo is a city and comune in Lombardy, Italy.It is the administrative capital of the Province of Como....
Infantry Regiment - 24. Como Infantry Regiment
- 23. Isonzo Artillery Regiment
- 98. CCNN Legion
- 14. Motar Battalion
- 14. Signal Company
- 40. Pioneer Company
- 115. Medical Section
- 53. Field Hospital
- 54. Field Hospital
- 29. Supply Section
- 30. Field Bakery