Italian Aircraft Carriers of World War Two almost became a reality. The Aquila and Sparviero were two carriers under construction for the Regia Marina.

Here are the remarkable stories of four lesser known vessels of the Regia Marina: The RN Augusto Riboty, Lupo, Giuseppe Miraglia, and the Calatafimi.

In March 1943, the Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario made her furious combat debut. This exceptionally designed aircraft performed well in its brief service.

Introduced in 1938, the Moto Guzzi Alce motorcycle was used in areas such as reconnaissance and convoy escort. The Super Alce replaced the Alce in 1943.

Benito Mussolini is the Italian fascist dictator who ruled Italy from 1922 until 1943 when he was deposed, captured and assassinated by partisans in 1945.

The Regia Marina Trento Class cruiser comprised of the Trento, Trieste and arguably the Bolzano. It was an imbalaced design sacrificing armor for speed.

Melchiade Gabba (20 August 1874 – 17 November 1952) was an Italian Generale d’armata. See his assignments, promotions, awards and other notes.

The Cannone da 90/53 was a formidable dual-purpose artillery piece of the Regio Esercito. It boasted fantastic ballistic capabilities and performance.

Lorenzo Dalmazzo (23 January 1886 – 12 December 1959) was an Italian Generale Designato d’armata. See his assignments, promotions, awards and other notes.

Mario Tiberio Caracciolo (26 February 1880 – 22 December 1954) was an Italian Generale d’armata. See his assignments, promotions, awards and other notes.