Was the Regia Aeronautica prepared for WW2? Did they have the equipment, and what was the goal? Lets exam the situation just prior to the war declaration.
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When the 2nd World War started, Italy maintained a “non belligerent” status, knowing full well…
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From the first experiments with parachutes to the first airborne division, this is the story…
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Context and OOB When Mussolini declared war on France and Britain in June 1940, the Italian…
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Exhausted and depleted by three years of war, the Regia Aeronautica was caught by surprise…
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Here are some great examples of Italy in WW2 infographic presentations we hope you share and use. Over time, we will add more to this page.
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The goal of the Regia Marina was to protect the Axis convoys resupplying Italian and German forces on the fronts. This analysis shows its effectiveness.
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A detailed Regia Aeronautica OOB as of 10 June 1940. This order of battle only pertains to the start of Italy’s entry in World War Two.
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Multiple tables containing Regia Aeronautica statistics. It provides a snapshot of the Italian WW2 aircraft performance and inventory during World War Two.
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A timeline of events regarding Italian military and political actions of 1940. Italy invades Egypt and Greece and participates in the Battle of Britain.