Italian Armour Doctrine in WWII

[@WW2TV]

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[@scottgrimwood8868]

An outstanding presentation on armor in the Italian army from World War 1 through World War 2. Mirko's knowledge is incredible. WW2TV is really breaking ground by giving historians from all the countries involved in World War 2 a platform to share their countries stories from the war!

[@ParabellumStoria]

Thx it was fun :) we gonna do it again, maybe with Cassino

[@paolom2376]

Cassino hai parecchio materiale che credo non si sia visto molto …devi solo condensare 4 ore in una

[@ParabellumStoria]

@@paolom2376 sarò celere :)

[@Italian_Military_Archives]

@@ParabellumStoria Celere ma non binario 😂

[@philbosworth3789]

That would be a good episode.

[@andrearonchetti9837]

Bravo Mirko

[@jeffreybaker4399]

Wide ranging, great content, much needed perspective.

[@paolom2376]

So glad to see two show I support together., praise to Paul giving space to new prospectives. Mirko is doing an outstanding work on his channel , especially considering italian attitude vs ourselves and our military history. He mythbusted a lot of campaigns , very competent historian , very detailed in wide military contemporary history. Hope to see him again here...

[@garyarmitage9359]

This was an amazing presentation. To make the point of the presentation, after Gabr al Ahmar in August 1941, Col Aresca, the commander of the Italian Medium Tank Brigade (M11/39) wrote Bergonzoli, describing his combined arms approach to the Victory, using armor, Bersaglieri, artillery and ATG's in the attack. They were beginning to work on it when the Matilda entered the fray. An Italian sent me documents about this. Aresca survived the war and continued to serve in the tank corps.

[@paoloodello3439]

Well done guys! You have made a great content about italian military history. Bravo Mirko!

[@1089maul]

Paul/Mirko. Thanks for another great presentation. This has left me feeling great sadness for the young Italian tankers who went to war to serve their country under such conditions. I would repeat that I am glad my Italian ancestors did not succeed during WW2 but to send young men to their deaths with minimal training is unforgivable. I look forward to watch the final presentation on Italy in WW2 week! Bob

[@danielefabbro822]

I would be glad to see a special about the ARMIR, the Italian Army in Russia. My grandfather served as artillery servant of the Alpini corp. We found his body five or six years ago in a mass graveyard in Russia.

[@TheVigilant109]

Excellent presentation. Very informative. Many thanks

[@WW2TV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Piper44LMF]

In Von Mellethin's book Panzer Battles He spoke of the fighting spirit of the Italian soldiers but he said that the officers were not very good and treated their men poorly. He also stated that credit had to be given to the soldiers who had to fight with outdated weapons and equipment. So while true many German Officers thought poorly of the Italian soldiers they did not have the full picture like those who fought with the Italians in the Afrika Korps. Excellent Session ! Thank you Mirko for Sharing your expertise in this little known part of Italy and understanding their concept or lack of in regards to Armored Warfare

[@philbosworth3789]

A very interesting episode. Thank-you Woody@WW2TV for bringing people like Mirko & Giulio on the show to explain WWII from an Italian perspective.

[@dogeness]

I really loved this guest. Would be great if you had him back on at some point.

[@WW2TV]

I'm sure he'll be back

[@miro1677]

Thanks to Mirko I have known this interesting channel!

[@WW2TV]

Welcome!

[@markrunnalls7215]

Very interesting ..Mirko is a very knowledgeable chap ,really enjoyable .

[@sportingartigliere6938]

I' m Italian i follow your channel from the special live on " untold truths on Midway battle". For me was a big surprise to watch one of my favorite Italian historical youtube as Mirko (Parabellum). Well done Mirko! Very interesting

[@quartadimensione532]

Something out of the ordinary, am i biased? I don't think, one of the most valid and authoritative Historians in military historiography, as good and prepared as few, listening to him is like attending an academic lesson, fantastic. Cassino Mirko? maybe, she would be beautiful treated by you, certain to hear and see things unknown to most people.

[@WW2TV]

Yep, he is brilliant

[@quartadimensione532]

@@WW2TV Hello, Mirko i follow him and i support him with subscription, he has an interesting channel and he is a well prepared and serious historian, channels like yours really should be evaluated, this is serious dissemination and the storia must be told and remembered for what it was, i greet it and see you next time, i signed up immediately to your channel, thanks ☺☺☺👋👋(

[@cybertronian2005]

That was excellent. Interesting to learn the Italian mobilisation for the invasion of Abyssinia was the largest mobilisation of men between the two world wars, never heard that before

[@davidlavigne207]

Molto Interassante Mirko! Thank you Paul for having such a fine historian on to tell us of the Italian side of WWII. I always have wondered why the Italian tankers had the bravery to climb into their vehicles and go into combat despite knowing of their deficiencies. Soldatos coraggioso!!

[@milanoarte4562]

An amazing presentation again. Mirko sounds very qualified. I am going to watch his channel, of course. If I had to say a critic to the presentation i'd want hear more about the actual Italian Armour Doctrine. Something I felt missing from this. But said this, excellent!

[@adambrooker5649]

Excellent video, would love to have him back again.

[@lastoriapertutti7455]

Complimenti!!!

[@jasonmccaslin821]

Mirko! From Parabellam. Good guy. I know about Italian tanks from Cone of Arc's channel. 😎🍀

[@denmikseb]

I find all WW2TV presentations to be incredibly enlightening and this one does not disappoint in that respect. So much of doctrine, equipment, etc, are carry overs from WW1 experiences that I would like to see a similar channel about WW1. Perhaps it could be called WW1TV! I know there are many documentaries on WW1, but not with this format of having actual historians discuss the different aspects. Any takers?

[@mikedimarco3008]

Italian Army Doctrine is called," War of Rapid Decision " This was originally developed by Rudolpho Graziano. He developed this mobile armoured warfare during Absynnia campaign

[@mikedimarco3008]

Quick overview Italian Division; Binary Division Infantry Division containing 2 infantry Divisions, 1 Artillery regiment, made up from increased fire power. Celery 1 motorized regiment, 1 regiment of cavalry, 1 motorized artillery regiment Tank Division contained 1 regiment of tanks, 1 regiment motorized light infantry, 1 motorized artillery regiment Tank Division contained 1 regiment of tanks, 1 regiment motorized light infantry, 1 regiment motorized artillery Motorized Division contained 2 motorized infantry regiment, 1 regiment light infantry, 1 regiment artillery

[@mikedimarco3008]

Quick overview important battles in Libya worth noting, Battle of Fort Capuzzo Col Davazo did not use the new doctorine British captured Fort Cappuzzo. August 5 I believe the Maletti group utilized the new doctrine was victorious against the British forces in Libya Operation E September 13 Utilzing the new doctorine formations. 1 formation percided along the coast line, and The Malleti would Flank the British at Sidi Barrani . Problems were both the Malleti and the Libyan division could not Commit to the new doctorine. War of Rapid decision. Graziani was forced to re organize the Italian army. And proceeded with old style of attack formation to capture Sidi Barrani.

[@mikedimarco3008]

Only Germany had a superior armoured force, but The Italian Centauro armoured division used against Albania. Beat the Germans by several months being the first armoured division to be operationally employed

[@csb9992]

Excellent

[@davidwormell6609]

Sorry to have missed this live. What was Italian armoured doctrine in North Africa in regards to night leaguers? Did they predominately stay on the battlefield? (Like the Germans) Or withdraw a distance to replenish and re-supply? Like the British?

[@lislisser6036]

Brilliant !!!!!

[@NeuKrofta]

Italy had the doctrine but lacked the equipment to carry out their "War of Rapid Decisions" unfortunately

[@miro1677]

27:31 Babini report. What a shame for whom who claim to be fascist

[@miro1677]

17:00 the keystone! What a pity for a nation with a great tradition of engineering and technical genius

[@allangibson2408]

It Italian military’s problem could be pinpointed to strategic and logistical issues. The idiots at the top had a pride that the logistics at the bottom couldn’t support. The actual line soldiers were excellent - they were just given out of date shit to work with and no food or fuel.

[@mathewkelly9968]

18:20 this is very interesting Perun has a video enlitled "How Corruption destroys Armies" ......... And it goes right down to everything even logistics , the Australians where most amazed by the luxury goods parading as 'supplies' that they captured ......... Just like crazy stuff like bottled mineral water from the Alps just off the top of my head . Lol i could imagine the looting .

[@adambrooker5649]

Also has never heard about the massacre of Italian divisions after the armistice.... Terrible

[@mathewkelly9968]

22:22 for perspective Australia for goodness sakes probably had less % of agricultural workers ........ AUSTRALIA

[@michaelfinger6303]

The issue with Italy in WW2 is manifold, but mainly around the country not being prepared for this war, hence underperforming compared to germany and then the swapping sides which was just showing that italy was not even a united country...

[@miro1677]

For all the english people. Italy in IIWW had two big problems. A dictator and his stupidity and incompetence in war pianification and strategy

[@quartadimensione532]

Graziani after Roatta, the maximum 🤣🤣🤣

[@blackpowderriflehunter7573]

That Geemany had to rescue Italy in North Africa and the Balkans, it affirns allied propaganda

[@shakeypudding6563]

Italian armour doctrine…lol.

[@WW2TV]

But there was a doctine, not the best, but there was