28th Infantry Division "Aosta"
The 28th Infantry Division "Aosta" (Italian: 28ª Divisione di fanteria "Aosta") was an infantry division of the Royal Italian Army during World War II. The Aosta was formed for the first time in 1831 and named for the city of Aosta. The division fought in the Allied invasion of Sicily and its remnants were evacuated to Northern Italy, where the division's remnants were disbanded after the Armistice of Cassibile.
| 28th Infantry Division "Aosta" | |
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28th Infantry Division "Aosta" insignia | |
| Active | 1939–1943 1948–1961 |
| Country | Kingdom of Italy |
| Branch | Royal Italian Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Palermo |
| Engagements | Battle of Troina |
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| Identification symbol | Aosta Division gorget patches |
The 28th Infantry Division "Aosta" was one of three divisions, which recruited in Sicily. It mainly drafted men from western Sicily and had its peacetime headquarters in Palermo. It's two infantry regiments were based in Trapani (5th) and Palermo (6th), while the division's artillery regiment was based in Palermo. The attached 171st CC.NN. Legion and CLXXI CC.NN. Battalion were recruited in Palermo and the CLXVIII CC.NN. Battalion in Ragusa.