Battle of Tarvisio (1943)

Battle of Tarvisio
Part of Operation Achse during the Italian Campaign of World War II

The "Italia Barrack" (Caserma Italia), where the main exchange of fire in the battle occurred and where most of the active units were located. Members of the Guardia alla Frontiera can be spotted in the image.
Date9 September 1943 (6 Hours and 15 Minutes)
Location
Tarvisio, Kingdom of Italy
Result German victory
Belligerents
 Germany Kingdom of Italy
Commanders and leaders
Hans Brand Giovanni Jon
Bruno Michelotto
Arnaldo Brasa
Units involved
Waffen SS Karstjäger
Strength
300 soldiers 200 soldiers
Casualties and losses
80 dead 25 dead
180 wounded

Between the night of 8 September 1943 and 9 September 1943, in the city of Tarvisio, Italy, the members of the XVII° Guardia alla Frontiera guarding the coverage sector, followed the orders of their commanders and attempted to resist the Waffen SS Karstjäger under the command of colonel Hans Brand, in what would be known as the Battle of Tarvisio. It is the first battle ever fought by the Italian resistance against German occupation.

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