Mechanized Brigade "Brescia"
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This article is about the historic Italian Army Mechanized Brigade "Brescia". For the World War II Royal Italian Army division, see 27th Infantry Division "Brescia".
The Mechanized Brigade "Brescia" was a mechanized brigade of the Italian Army. Its core units were mechanized infantry battalions. The brigade was founded in, named after, and headquartered in the city of Brescia and accordingly the brigade's coat of arms was modeled after the city's coat of arms.
Quick Facts Brigata Meccanizzata "Brescia", Active ...
Brigata Meccanizzata "Brescia" | |
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Active | 1 November 1859 – 1939 21 October 1975 – 27 July 1991 |
Country | Italy |
Branch | Italian Army |
Type | Infantry |
Role | Armored warfare |
Part of | 1975–1986 Mechanized Division "Mantova" 1986–1991 3rd Army Corps |
Garrison/HQ | Brescia |
Engagements | World War I World War II Cold War |
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