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The Italian Royal Army (Regio Esercito) was Italy’s primary military force during World War II, fighting alongside Axis powers. It participated in campaigns in North Africa, Greece, and the Soviet Union, but suffered heavy defeats, particularly in Libya and Stalingrad. After Italy’s 1943 surrender, the army split, with some factions supporting the Allies while others remained loyal to the fascist regime, continuing to fight until the war’s end.

Fiat – SPA CL39 – Italian Medium Artillery Tractor

The Fiat SPA CL39 was a medium artillery tractor used by the Italian Army during World War II, …

Posted May 1, 2025 by Patrick

Cannone da 105/28 Modello 1913 – Schneider Gun 105 mle 1913 – Italian Artillery Gun

The original Schneider 105 mle 1913 was a creation of French / Russian design. Originally for the 107 …

Posted June 26, 2023 (updated March 3, 2025) by Patrick

Autoblinda AB41 – Fiat-Ansaldo – Italian Armored Car

Fiat and Ansalo started the develop new armored vehicles, the Autoblinda series. At first they made a vehicle …

Posted June 14, 2023 (updated April 29, 2025) by Patrick

Fiat – SPA TM40 – Italian Artillery Tractor

The SPA TM40 was developed by Fiat and entered service in 1942. TM or Trattrice Media would give …

Posted June 14, 2023 (updated March 2, 2025) by Patrick

9 cm Minenwerfer M. 17 – Italian 90 mm Medium Mortar

The 90 mm trench mortar is a medium mortal designed by the “Hungarian Gun Factory” in 1917 during …

Posted June 5, 2023 (updated March 2, 2025) by Patrick

Breda 20/65 Model 35 – Italian Anti-Aircraft Gun

Ernesto Breda developed this gun in 1932 and it was in use from 1935. The Anti-Aircraft gun was …

Posted June 5, 2023 (updated March 2, 2025) by Patrick

Obice da 75/13 or Skoda 75 mm Model 15 – Italian Mountain Howitzer

The Skoda 75 mm mountain gun was used by Austria-Hungary in World War One but kept its use …

Posted June 5, 2023 (updated March 2, 2025) by Patrick

Cannone da 65/17 – Italian Mountain Artillery Gun

The cannon Da 65/17 model 13 was developed for difficult terrain and bad weather. It was horse drawn …

Posted June 4, 2023 (updated March 2, 2025) by Patrick

Cannone da 47/32 Mod. 39 Elefantino – Italian Anti-Tank Gun

This Italian anti-tank gun was originally made in Austria by the Böhler firm, under license it was produced …

Posted June 4, 2023 (updated March 2, 2025) by Patrick

Semovente M40 da 75/18 – Italian StuG

The German Stug was role model for this Italian tank. The Semovente M40 da 75/18 was used as …

Posted February 18, 2023 (updated May 1, 2025) by Patrick

Carro Armato M15/42 Medium Tank - photo 2014

Italian Carro Armato M15/42 medium tank

It was the last medium Italian tank built during World War Two and based on the earlier types …

Posted February 18, 2023 (updated May 1, 2025) by Patrick

Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 Sparviero – Italian Medium Bomber

The Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 Sparviero was a medium bomber used by the Italian air force during World War Two. …

Posted May 21, 2022 (updated February 23, 2025) by Patrick

Italian Carro Armato M 14/41 Medium Tank

Italian Carro Armato M 14/41 Medium Tank. Photographed at The Tank Museum in Bovington, England 2017. [...]Read More...

Posted January 28, 2022 (updated May 1, 2025) by Patrick

Tankette Carro Veloce 33 – CV 33 or L3/33 LF Flamethrower – Italian Light Tank

The Carro Veloce 33 (CV 33) L3/33 LF was an Italian flamethrower variant of the CV 33 tankette, …

Posted January 28, 2022 (updated May 1, 2025) by Patrick