1 Alpine Division Taurinense

The 1st Alpine Division Taurinense was a WWII light Infantry division of the Italian Army, specializing in Mountain Combat. The Alpini that formed the divisions are a highly decorated and elite mountain corps of the Italian Army comprising both infantry and artillery units. Today the traditions and name of the 1st Alpine Division Taurinense are carried on by the Alpine Brigade Taurinense.

WWII Order of Battle

• 3rd Alpini Regiment
• with the battalions Pinerolo, Fenestrelle, Exilles,
• 4th Alpini Regiment
• with the battalions Aosta, Ivrea, Intra,
• 1st Alpine Artillery Regiment
• with the artillery groups Susa, Aosta,
• 1st Engineer Battalion