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| Product code: | 35721 |
|---|---|
| Number: | G3315721 |
| Country: | Italia |
| Time period: | Ajanjakso 1900-1929 |
| Brand: | ICM Models |
During
the WWI so-called “death companies” were created in the Italian army to
carry out assault operations. They were manned by volunteers, and
according to their purpose were to pave the way for the attacking
infantry units. Their primary task was to clear the passages in the
enemy’s barriers, for which the fighters of these companies were
equipped with special assault armor.
From the very beginning of the
war, the Italian General Staff paid special attention to this type of
individual armor protection. The equipment of the assault units included
special assault helmets, shields and cuirassiers (the most famous was
the Farina cuirass). According to some sources, these units existed
until 1916.
