Landing Force
Messe participates in the Italian landing operations at Durres
Role range: 1939-1939 – 1939-1939
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Giovanni Messe Biography and Timeline
Follow Giovanni Messe through 8 dated historical records for Italy.
Giovanni Messe, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1939–1943Years on this page
1939
1942
Leaves XXXV Corps Command
Messe relinquishes command of the former CSIR and XXXV Corps after prolonged service on the Eastern Front.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1941-1942
1943
North Africa Campaign
Surrenders Axis forces in Tunisia after being promoted to Marshal of Italy, ending organized Axis resistance in North Africa.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1943-1943
Military Reorganization
Begins reorganizing royal Italian forces for active operations alongside the Allies.
Role range: 1943-1945
Chief of General Staff Appointment
Is appointed Chief of the General Staff of the royal Italian armed forces.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1943-1945
Chief of General Staff
Becomes Chief of the General Staff of the royal Italian armed forces during the co-belligerent phase of the war.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1943-1945
Royal Forces Reorganized
Directs reorganization of armed forces in the south for operations alongside Allied armies.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1943-1945
Co-belligerent Army Development
Supports the development of Italian formations intended to fight German forces alongside the Allies.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1943-1945
Records, sources and methodology
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