c/historyporn · by PugJesus@lemmy.world · 3yItalian 'Compagnie della Morte' soldiers, WW1 48 points · 5 comments · view on lemmy.world
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Travalanche@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 3y
Some context would be cool.
PugJesus@kbin.social · 5 pts · 3y
"Compagnie della Morte" were troops of WW1 Italy who took on dangerous tasks, such as disarming barbed wire before a general assault. The armor, as seen here, is very... distinctive.
Chickenstalker@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
Forlorn Hopes? Also the pose is very...gangsta and contrasts with the Medieval-esque armor.
PugJesus@kbin.social · 4 pts · 3y
I don't think they were meant as assault troops, unlike the later Arditi.
Dad2DnA@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 3y
It translates to company of death, if that helps.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Company_of_Death