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PugJesus@lemmy.worldM to HistoryPorn@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 years ago

Italian 'Compagnie della Morte' soldiers, WW1

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Italian 'Compagnie della Morte' soldiers, WW1

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PugJesus@lemmy.worldM to HistoryPorn@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 years ago
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  • Travalaaaaaaanche!@lemmy.world
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    2 years ago

    Some context would be cool.

    • PugJesus@kbin.socialM
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      “Compagnie della Morte” were troops of WW1 Italy who took on dangerous tasks, such as disarming barbed wire before a general assault. The armor, as seen here, is very… distinctive.

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        2 years ago

        Forlorn Hopes? Also the pose is very…gangsta and contrasts with the Medieval-esque armor.

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          I don’t think they were meant as assault troops, unlike the later Arditi.

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      It translates to company of death, if that helps.

      https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Company_of_Death

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