3rd Cavalry Division "Principe Amedeo Duca d'Aosta"
The 3rd Cavalry Division "Principe Amedeo Duca d'Aosta" (Italian: 3ª Divisione celere "Principe Amedeo Duca d'Aosta") was a Cavalry or "Celere" (Fast) division of the Royal Italian Army during World War II. The division was formed in 1934, and during World War II was mobilized in June 1940. As a cavalry division it took part in the Invasion of Yugoslavia and was part of the Italian Expeditionary Corps in Russia. Annihilated during the Red Army's Operation Little Saturn in December 1942, the survivors returned to Italy in spring 1943.
| 3rd Cavalry Division "Principe Amedeo Duca d'Aosta" | |
|---|---|
3rd Cavalry Division "Principe Amedeo Duca d'Aosta" insignia | |
| Active | 1934 – 1943 |
| Country | Kingdom of Italy |
| Branch | Royal Italian Army |
| Type | Cavalry |
| Size | Division |
| Part of | Italian Expeditionary Corps in Russia 8th Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Milan |
| Engagements | World War II |
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| Identification symbol | Principe Amedeo Duca d'Aosta Division gorget patches |
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