"Elite Italian Shock Troops – The Arditi: We Either Win" Topic
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Tango01 | 24 Mar 2023 8:37 p.m. PST |
…, Or We All Die! "The Arditi were a special Italian shock trooper unit which was most active during the last two years of the First World War. Their name derives from the Italian verb ardire (to dare), which was often translated as "The Daring Ones."
The first mention of the Arditi came in 1916 at the initiative of young officers who served in the Italian frontline, facing the Austro-Hungarian Army.
Tired of the trench warfare, the officers suggested a new unit should be formed. Comprised strictly of volunteers it would serve as a vanguard in seizing enemy positions…"
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Grelber | 25 Mar 2023 8:03 a.m. PST |
Interesting article, Armand! Grelber |
Tango01 | 25 Mar 2023 3:22 p.m. PST |
A votre service mon ami… Armand
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