| 3a Divisione Alpina Julia | |
|---|---|
Coat of Arms of the 3rd Alpine Division Julia |
|
| Active | December 10, 1935 – September 8, 1943 |
| Country | Italy |
| Branch | Regio Esercito |
| Type | Alpini |
| Role | Mountain Infantry |
| Size | 17,460 men |
| Part of | Italian Alpine Corps 1942-1943 |
| Garrison/HQ | Udine |
| Engagements | World War II Greco-Italian War Italian War in Soviet Union |
|
|||||
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.
The division participated in the Greco-Italian War, where it suffered heavy casualties in the Battle of Pindus. The division was reformed and participated in the Axis invasion of the Soviet Union, but it continued to fight in Operation Little Saturn.