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The Italian 2nd Eritrean Division, also known as the Second Eritrean Division or II Division Indigini (Native), was an Italian Infantry division used in the Second Italo-Abyssinian War in 1935. It was formed from the Eritrean Ascari of the Battalion indigeni (Native Battalions) who provided the regular colonial forces of Italian Eritrea.
During the
Battle of Maychew the Division took heavy losses against attacks from the elite Ethiopian
Imperial Guard.
The Division was dissolved in 1936 after the hostilities had ended.
2nd Natives Division - Gen. Achille Vaccarisi
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verification. (August 2022) |
The Italian 2nd Eritrean Division, also known as the Second Eritrean Division or II Division Indigini (Native), was an Italian Infantry division used in the Second Italo-Abyssinian War in 1935. It was formed from the Eritrean Ascari of the Battalion indigeni (Native Battalions) who provided the regular colonial forces of Italian Eritrea.
During the
Battle of Maychew the Division took heavy losses against attacks from the elite Ethiopian
Imperial Guard.
The Division was dissolved in 1936 after the hostilities had ended.
2nd Natives Division - Gen. Achille Vaccarisi
Note: