Alpini NCO (Body)

Historical Details Italy, much like Germany, would seek to conquer her neighbors to carve out a new empire and age for her people. Mussolini called it "Spazio Vitale" which mirrored Germany's Labensraum. Italy would attempt to mirror Germany's Blitzkrieg in Greece but would ultimately fall short, resorting to depending on German reinforcements to finally capitulate the Greeks. The Alpini were the special mountain infantry that would see combat across all fronts in WWII. France, Russia, Africa, Greece, Albania, and Yugoslavia would see deployments of Italian Alpini troops. Their combat effectiveness varied depending on the leadership of the unit, but under competent leadership, would excel in combat, and were known to be brave and dedicated soldiers Equipment Details This Italian soldier is equipped with a sand green leather belt with M1891 M38 Ammo pouches for the Carcano Rifle. He also carries a pistol pouch for a Beretta Modello 1934. On his back, he carries a T.35 Gas mask bag,