kolja
New Member
How common was it for Italy's foreign auxiliaries in Europe to be armed with Allied weaponry, and if so, what sorts were used and from what sources did they come?
I only know that some of Italy's Cossack auxiliaries on the Eastern Front used Mosin-Nagant rifles, either captured from the Soviets or brought with defecting troops.
In particular, I'd be curious to know if Italy supplied any of its European auxiliaries with captured British weapons. I know that the Germans/Vichy gave some Stens, Lee-Enfields, and even Brens to their Milice auxiliaries in France, so that's what got me curious.
I only know that some of Italy's Cossack auxiliaries on the Eastern Front used Mosin-Nagant rifles, either captured from the Soviets or brought with defecting troops.
In particular, I'd be curious to know if Italy supplied any of its European auxiliaries with captured British weapons. I know that the Germans/Vichy gave some Stens, Lee-Enfields, and even Brens to their Milice auxiliaries in France, so that's what got me curious.