135th Armored Cavalry Division "Ariete"
The 135th Armored Cavalry Division "Ariete" (Italian: 135ª Divisione cavalleria corazzata "Ariete", colloquially also known as "135th Armored Division "Ariete II") was an armored division of the Royal Italian Army during World War II. It was formed in 1943 and named to commemorate the 132nd Armored Division "Ariete", which had distinguished itself during the Western Desert campaign and was destroyed during the Second Battle of El Alamein. After the announcement of the Armistice of Cassibile on 8 September 1943 the division fought the invading German forces South of Rome. After two days the division was forced to surrender and was disbanded by the Germans on 12 September 1943.
| 135th Armored Cavalry Division "Ariete" | |
|---|---|
135th Armored Cavalry Division "Ariete" insignia | |
| Active | 1 April 1943 – 12 September 1943 |
| Country | Kingdom of Italy |
| Branch | Royal Italian Army |
| Type | Armored |
| Size | Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Ferrara |
| Motto(s) | "Ferrea mole, Ferreo cuore" |
| Colors | blue and red |
| Insignia | |
| Identification symbol | Ariete II gorget patches |
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