In 1940-1941 Italian “Colonial” cavalry was used in Libyia and to great effect during the Russian Camapaign including the charge of the “Savoia” Cavelleria Regiment, supported by their horse artillery charge the flank of Soviet forces at Hill 213 and destroyed two battalions and dispersed a third.
They were also used in 1939 during the invasion of Greece where the “Aosta”, “Milano” and “Guide” fought.
Although not available in the “Chain of Command” lists they are in mine!
I have a sible squadron of 12 cavalrymen.
The “Too Fat Lardies” also have Italian Cavalry unit in there notes on the Italian invasion of Abyssinia,
I also have a few transport vehicles for scenarios as they are not used in “Chain of Command” due to the close nature of the initial set up.
I think this one is a Fiat 626 but am not sure
These are very basic 3D prints of the Autoprotetto S.37
Used for reconnaissance, and to accommpany their “Sahariana” desert raids, these two “guzzi alce” were used extensively.
I am enjoying this exploration of Italian forces, plenty of variety and interest here.
Thanks it is always glad to hear that fellow enthuisiasts enjoy your posts. I have also been enjoying going back to finish them off after a few years hiatus. It was great to finally finish the Italians and I am about to work on finishing the Australians. Unfortunately there is a lot more of them as I had not only built a sizeable force for Chain of Command, but have also built the Australian armour contingent in North Africa consisting of Universal carriers of all sorts and Vickers Mk 6 light tanks.
Over the next few weeks I will start working on them.
Plenty to go at then, it will be interesting to see them.