3rd Alpine Division "Julia"

The 3rd Alpine Division "Julia" (Italian: 3ª Divisione alpina "Julia") was a division of the Royal Italian Army during World War II, which specialized in mountain warfare. The Alpini that formed the divisions are a highly decorated, 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".

This article is about the historic Royal Italian Army 3rd Alpine Division "Julia". For the currently active Italian Army brigade, see Alpine Brigade "Julia".
3rd Alpine Division "Julia"
3rd Alpine Division "Julia" insignia
Active10 December 1935 – 8 September 1943
Country Kingdom of Italy
Branch Royal Italian Army
TypeAlpini
RoleMountain Infantry
Size17,460 men
Part ofItalian Alpine Corps
1942–1943
Garrison/HQUdine
EngagementsWorld War II
Greco-Italian War
Italian War in Soviet Union
Commanders
Notable
commanders		Fedele de Giorgis
Mario Girotti
Umberto Ricagno
Insignia
Identification
symbol
Julia Division gorget patches
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