5 World War 2 Italian military materials
Here is however a general overview of the typical military equipment that the Italians would have brought with them during this period of occupation of the Greek islands, based on what their forces were deploying in the Mediterranean in 1940:
Infantry:
• Carbine Model 1891: Standard rifle of the Italian infantry, also called Carcano.
• Beretta Model 38 Submachine Guns: Weapon used by the Italian forces for close combat.
• Fiat-Revelli Model 1935 Machine Guns: Heavy machine gun often used by the troops.
• Granata da Fucile Model 35: Rifle grenade used by the Italian infantry.
Artillery:
• Cannone da 75/27 Modello 1911: Field gun used by the Italian artillery.
• Cannone da 105/28: A heavier field gun, used for artillery support.
Vehicles:
• Fiat SPA Dovunque 35 Trucks: Multi-purpose trucks for transporting troops, ammunition and supplies.
• Autoblindo AB41: Armoured vehicle used for patrols and reconnaissance missions.
• Lancia 3Ro Truck: Another type of truck used for transporting equipment and troops.
Aviation:
Italy may have deployed reconnaissance or bombing aircraft from the region to support their operations. In the Mediterranean, Italian aircraft types used at this time included:
• Savoia-Marchetti SM.79: Medium bomber that played an important role in the Mediterranean.
• Macchi C.200 Saetta: Fighter aircraft used for air defence.
Navy:
As Kefalonia is an island, it is likely that Italian ships supported the occupation, although the exact presence of the Italian Navy in 1940 is difficult to verify. They typically used:
• Corvette battleship
• Transport ships: To transport troops and supplies to the island.
Infantry:
• Carbine Model 1891: Standard rifle of the Italian infantry, also called Carcano.
• Beretta Model 38 Submachine Guns: Weapon used by the Italian forces for close combat.
• Fiat-Revelli Model 1935 Machine Guns: Heavy machine gun often used by the troops.
• Granata da Fucile Model 35: Rifle grenade used by the Italian infantry.
Artillery:
• Cannone da 75/27 Modello 1911: Field gun used by the Italian artillery.
• Cannone da 105/28: A heavier field gun, used for artillery support.
Vehicles:
• Fiat SPA Dovunque 35 Trucks: Multi-purpose trucks for transporting troops, ammunition and supplies.
• Autoblindo AB41: Armoured vehicle used for patrols and reconnaissance missions.
• Lancia 3Ro Truck: Another type of truck used for transporting equipment and troops.
Aviation:
Italy may have deployed reconnaissance or bombing aircraft from the region to support their operations. In the Mediterranean, Italian aircraft types used at this time included:
• Savoia-Marchetti SM.79: Medium bomber that played an important role in the Mediterranean.
• Macchi C.200 Saetta: Fighter aircraft used for air defence.
Navy:
As Kefalonia is an island, it is likely that Italian ships supported the occupation, although the exact presence of the Italian Navy in 1940 is difficult to verify. They typically used:
• Corvette battleship
• Transport ships: To transport troops and supplies to the island.
