136th Armored Legionary Division "Centauro"
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This article is about the historic Royal Italian Army 136th Armored Legionary Division "Centauro". For the historic Royal Italian Army namesake division, see 131st Armored Division "Centauro". For the historic Italian Army division and later brigade, see Armored Brigade "Centauro".
The 136th Armored Legionary Division "Centauro" (Italian: 136ª Divisione legionaria corazzata "Centauro", colloquially also known as "136th Armored Division "Centauro II") was an armored division of the Royal Italian Army during World War II. The division had been formed in June 1942 as 1st CC.NN. Armored Division "M" (M for Mussolini), but was renamed after the fall of the fascist regime in July 1943. In September 1943 it was in training near Rome and was disbanded by the Germans after the announcement of the Armistice of Cassibile.
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136th Armored Legionary Division "Centauro" | |
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Active | 1943 |
Country | Kingdom of Italy |
Branch | Royal Italian Army |
Type | Armored |
Size | Division |
Engagements | World War II |
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Identification symbol | 136th Armored Division "M" gorget patches |
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