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3rd Alpine Division Julia
The 3rd Alpine Division "Julia" was a World War II 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 3rd Alpine Division Julia are carried on by the Alpine Brigade Julia.
Order of battle.
- 8th Alpini Regiment
- "Gemona" battalion
- "Tolmezzo" battalion
Brigade, *1923-1934
- Alpine Brigade ""Julia"", *1949- (Udine)
- 3rd Alpine Division ""Julia"", *1934-1943
- 3rd Alpine Brigade, *1923-1934
- Alpine Training Center, *1934-1943, 1948- (Aosta)
- ""Aosta"" Alpini Battalion, *1886-1943, 1946-1989, received the flag of the 4th Alpini Regiment in 1975. Became a support unit of the Alpine Training Center