Transfer Orders for Russia17 July 1942
Battisti's Cuneense Division receives orders for movement to the Eastern Front as part of the Alpine Corps.
Historical person
Emilio Battisti Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Emilio Battisti, based on 4 World History Database records associated with Italy.
4 records1942–19424 events3 places
Chronological biography
1942
Departure for Russia27 July 1942
Battisti leaves Cuneo with the divisional command as the Cuneense moves east by rail in a large series of troop trains.
Arrival in RussiaAugust 1942
Battisti brings the Cuneense into the Eastern Front deployment of the Alpine Corps.
Defence of the DonDecember 1942
Battisti's Cuneense holds positions on the northern Italian front while the wider ARMIR line begins to collapse farther south.
Titles and roles
General · Commander, Cuneense Division
Record provenance
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