On the morning of November 19, 1941, General John Scott Cockburn decided to launch his 22nd Armored Brigade into a frontal attack on the forces of the Italian 132nd Ariete Armored Division arrayed in ...
Here’s What You Need to Know: Despite disadvantages, Italian tank units improved steadily in proficiency, and armored vehicle design improved markedly in mobility, firepower, and protection. On the ...
How luxurious it was to draw back a few miles from the front line to an Italian farmhouse although still within shelling range yet overlooked from the surrounding hills and mountains. Just two tanks ...