Italy at War: 1940-1942 Battles

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A 1983 six-episodes series, made by Massimo Sani, which recounts the WW2 battles involving Italy between 1940 and 1942: from the attacks to France and Greece to the clashes in Africa and the disastrous expedition to Russia.

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Seasons

6 Episodes • Premiered 1983

1. Cannons of the Alps

An overview of the Italian campaign in France, fought in June-July 1940.

2. Tanks in the Desert

An overview of the clashes between Italian and British troops on the Northern African front between 1940 and 1942.

3. On the Mountains of Greece

An overview of the Italian campaign in Greece, fought from October 28, 1940 to April 23, 1941.

4. Last Message from Cape Matapan

An overview of the naval battle of Cape Matapan (Greece), fought between British Empire and Axis forces on March 27-29, 1941.

5. The Desperate of Keren

An overview of the Battle of Keren (nowadays in Eritrea), fought between Italian and British troops from February 3 to March 27, 1941.

6. Battle on Don River

An overview of the two battles on the Don River (nowadays in Russia), fought between Italian and Soviet troops from August 1942 to January 1943.

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