9 July 1942
Formation of ARMIR
The Italian 8th Army, known as ARMIR, is activated under Gariboldi for expanded operations on the Eastern Front.
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The Italian 8th Army, known as ARMIR, is activated under Gariboldi for expanded operations on the Eastern Front.
Battisti brings the Cuneense into the Eastern Front deployment of the Alpine Corps.
Ricagno's Julia Division completes its movement to the Eastern Front and joins the Alpine Corps.
Gariboldi retains the Alpine Corps under 8th Army control rather than allowing its divisions to be detached toward the Caucasus.
Messe relinquishes command of the former CSIR and XXXV Corps after prolonged service on the Eastern Front.
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