Monte Cervino Battalion
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Monte Cervino Battalion | |
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Active | 1915-date |
Country | Italy |
Branch | Army |
Type | Infantry |
Role | Special operations |
Part of | 4 Alpini Regiment |
The Monte Cervino battalion is one of Italian Army's FOS (Forces for Special Operations). Founded as a ski battalion in 1915, today it is a part of the 4 Alpini Regiment. The Alpini are a mountain infantry corps of the Italian Army, that distinguished itself in combat during World War I and World War II.