TEXT: 1
  Italian troops quickly found 
  themselves in a “sticky” situation in 
  North Africa.
  ItalIan Infantry Platoon
  Italian infantry platoons had two sections of 18 men each. Each 
  section was divided into two squads, one with two light machine guns 
  to provide a base of fire, and the other to maneuver.  Each battalion 
  fielded a mortar platoon, divided into three squads with three Brixia 
  mortars each, distributed across  the companies. The heavier 81mm 
  mortar was assigned to the heavy weapons company. The large size 
  of these sections made them unwieldy in battle.
  ItalIan army offIcers
  Italian officers had a tough time keeping the morale of their men 
  up. Some relied on patriotism and cultural pride; others trusted their 
  own good-natured enthusiasm. As things started to go badly for 
  Italy, serving the aims of Mussolini and Hitler became secondary to 
  surviving the war, and their orders became less effective.
  Attributes: Agility d6, Smarts d6, Spirit d6, Strength d6, Vigor d6
  Skills: Fighting d6, Knowledge (Tactics) d6, Persuasion d6, Shooting 
  d6
  Charisma: 0, Pace: 6, Parry: 5, Toughness: 5
  Hindrances: None. Old guard officers tended to have Stubborn.
  Edges: Rank (Officer), Command   
  Equipment: Officers are equipped as infantry or armor crews. Staff 
  officers usually only carry a sidearm, unless they are on the front 
  lines.
  • Experienced: Smarts d8, Guts d8, Persuasion, d8, Inspire
  • Elite: Knowledge (Tactics) d8, Hold the Line!
  ItalIan Infantry
  If well led, Italian soldiers could fight very well. Unfortunately, 
  they were rarely well served by their officers, particularly the high 
  command. Many felt little sympathy for their fascist government. 
  The Italians also had little enthusiasm for their German allies, and 
  this, combined with poor leadership, led to their reputation as poor 
  troops.
  Attributes: Agility d6, Smarts d6, Spirit d6, Strength d6, Vigor d6
  Skills: Fighting d6, Notice d6, Stealth d6, Shooting d6, Throwing d6
  Charisma: 0; Pace: 6; Parry: 5; Toughness: 5
  Hindrances: Goldbrick
  Edges: None   
  Equipment: Equipment: Steel helmet, 3 or 4 SRC M35 grenades. 
  Squad: x9 Carcano M91. Every second squad would replace two 
  Carcanos with two Breda M30s.
  • Experienced: Notice d8
  • Elite: Spirit d8, Shooting d8, Rock and Roll
  The Italian military entered World War Two led by “Il Duce”, 
  Benito Mussolini. Mussolini wanted Italy to be a partner in Hitler’s 
  fascist dreams of empire, and for Italy to rise as a new Roman 
  Empire. The facist country aggressively expanded into Africa, as 
  well as declaring war on England as the Germans were finishing off 
  their campaign in France. Italy’s military forces seemed formidable, 
  but its equipment, training, and doctrine were outdated, and more 
  importantly, Italy’s industrial base was inadequate to the demands of 
  modern warfare. Lastly, a complex framework of ideology, politics 
  and diplomacy fractured its military prowess, keeping many victories 
  out of their grasp.
  The Italian high command also suffered from a distinct lack of 
  inventiveness, as many officers were merely party hacks in uniform, 
  or old guard officers whose thinking was still mired in the trenches 
  of World War One. Furthermore, its enlisted troops were wellknown 
  goldbricks, often laying down their arms at the first sight of trouble. 
  Despite these false-comings, Italy proved a deadly foe when inspired 
  and led by a true leader, especially its armored divisions, and won 
  many decisive victories in the African (both North and Eastern), 
  southern European, and Eastern fronts.
  “Let us have a dagger between our teeth, a bomb in 
  our hands, and an infinite scorn in our hearts.”
  – Benito Mussolini
  aPPendIx: 
  ItalIan forces
  By adam loyd
  for WeIrd War II
  
  2
  ItalIan morale
  The Italian units were well-known for having a brittle nature 
  during the War. Even the well-disciplined tank crews, as well 
  as the incumbent fascist party members, often broke under 
  pressure, though the former routed due to ill-planning by their 
  officers. 
  The War Master may have Italian troops take a morale check 
  at the beginning of any combat engagement. If failed, they try 
  to surrender or simply won’t fight. By 1943, all morale checks, 
  including the initial morale check to see if infantry will fight, 
  suffer a -2 penalty, as the Italian army simply didn’t care anymore.
  Attributes: Agility d6, Smarts d6, Spirit d6, Strength d6, Vigor d6
  Skills: Knowledge (Bombardier) d6, Knowledge (Tactics) d6, Notice 
  d6, Piloting d6, Shooting d6
  Charisma: 0, Pace: 6, Parry: 4, Toughness: 5
  Hindrances: Stubborn
  Edges: Rank (Officer)
  Equipment: Beretta M1934 or Modello 89B, knife, survival kit, 
  flight helmet and goggles.
  • Experienced: Agility d8, Notice d8, Piloting d8, Shooting d8, 
  Alertness
  • Elite: Agility d10, Smarts d8, Knowledge (Tactics) d8, Piloting 
  d10, Ace, Killer Instinct
  the ItalIan navy
  The Italian navy had to deal with many issues: lack of radar, 
  poorly-trained sailors, and a timid command, especially after the 
  British raid at Taranto. Yet the Regia Marina held its own, controlling 
  the greater part of the Mediterranean for most of the war.
  ItalIan naval offIcers
  Italian naval officers were at the helm of a large but relatively 
  weak fleet. They had no aircraft carriers and their ships carried no 
  radar. Many officers suffered from a fixation on traditional tactics 
  and the inflexible and inefficient command system.
  Attributes: Agility d6, Smarts d6, Spirit d6, Strength d6, Vigor d6
  Skills: Boating d6, Knowledge (Tactics) d6, Knowledge (Engineering) 
  d6, Persuasion d6
  Charisma: 0; Pace: 6; Parry: 4; Toughness: 5
  Hindrances: Stubborn
  Edges: Command, Rank (Officer)
  Equipment: Binoculars, life jacket, steel helmet (when topside 
  during battle)
  • Experienced: Smarts d8, Boating d8, Persuasion d8
  • Elite: Smarts d10, Boating d10, Knowledge (Tactics) d8, Inspire
  ItalIan saIlors
  Much like their army counterparts, Italian sailors could and did 
  fight well when properly led. With no place to hide from battle on 
  board ship, Italian sailors had to suffer for any incompetence on the 
  part of their commanding officers.
  Attributes: Agility d6, Smarts d6, Spirit d6, Strength d6, Vigor d6
  Skills: Boating d6, Knowledge (Choose) d6, Notice d6, Shooting d6
  Charisma: 0, Pace: 6, Parry: 4, Toughness: 5
  Hindrances: Goldbrick
  Edges: None   
  Equipment: Steel helmet (+2; when topside during battle), life 
  jacket or flak jacket (+2/+4), toolkit
  • Experienced: Smarts d8, Boating d8, Knowledge d8
  • Elite: Agility d8. Shooting d8, Sea Legs
  ItalIan tank Platoon
  Tank platoons had four or five tanks, with three platoons to a 
  company, plus a command vehicle.
  ItalIan armor creWs
  If the Germans admired anyone among the Italian forces, they 
  held the tankers in the highest esteem. They drove outdated tanks 
  derided as “sardine cans”, but managed to use them to good effect in 
  numerous North African battles. Despite many defeats, the Italians 
  bounced back with good-hearted resolve. The Ariete Armored 
  Division proved its worth by relieving Rommel at Gazala.
  Attributes: Agility d6, Smarts d6, Spirit d6, Strength d6, Vigor d6
  Skills: Driving d6, Notice d6, Repair d6, Shooting d6
  Charisma: 0; Pace: 6; Parry: 4; Toughness: 5
  Edges & Hindrances: None
  Equipment: When dismounted, armor crews usually carry M1934 
  pistols.
  • Experienced: Spirit d8, Driving d8, Shooting d8, Élan, Tank 
  Hunter
  • Elite: Smarts d8, Spirit d10, Shooting d10, Bullseye, Steady 
  Hands
  ItalIan aIr UnIts
  Fighter squadrons were organized into three or four sections of 
  four planes each. Bombers were organized into squadrons of nine 
  planes each.
  ItalIan PIlots
  Italian Air Force pilots affected a flashy style. Many of its higher-
  ranking officers were fascist party officials and Mussolini favored 
  this service. Although hobbled by a weak supply and maintenance 
  system, a few Italian pilots were able to rack up impressive scores 
  against Allied air forces.
  The stats below are for fighter pilots; for bomber pilots, switch 
  the d8 in Shooting at Experienced to Knowledge: Bombardier, and 
  exchange the Killer Instinct Edge for Pickle Barrel. To simulate a 
  poorly trained pilot, rather than a properly trained but green pilot, 
  Piloting skill should start at d4, with no Edges. 
  
  3
  The Italians got some decent 
  firepower by the middle of the 
  war, but by then it was too late.
  l3/33 tankette (’33)
  This tank was the workhorse of the war before the L3/35 was 
  produced. Still, it found use in the war.
  Type: Tank; Acc/Top Speed: 4/7; Toughness: 11/11/11 (1/1/1); 
  Crew: 2 (Commander, driver) 
  Notes: Fixed Gun, Heavy Armor, Tracked, some variants replaced 
  the machine guns with a vehicular flamethrower with 30 shots.
  Weapons: 
  • 1 x Breda M38 MG fixed (1600 rounds)
  l3/35 tankette (’35)
  The L3/35, or Carro Veloce CV-35, was the most numerous and 
  wide-spread tankette the Italians used during the war, but failed due 
  to light armor and weapons.
  Type: Tank; Acc/Top Speed: 4/8; Toughness: 12/11/11 (2/1/1); 
  Crew: 2 (Commander, driver) 
  Notes: Fixed Gun, Heavy Armor, Tracked, some variants replaced 
  the machine guns with a vehicular flamethrower with 30 shots.
  Weapons: 
  • 2 x Breda M38 MG fixed (3200 rounds)
  l6/40 (’40)
  A light tank used as the main tank alongside the Semovente 
  47/32 (based on the L6/40 chassis) in the Eastern Front.
  Type: Tank; Acc/Top Speed: 4/8; Toughness: 16/15/14 (5/4/3); 
  Crew: 2 (Commander, driver) 
  Notes: Heavy Armor, Tracked
  Weapons: 
  • 1 x Breda M35 AA gun turret (296 rounds)
  • 1 x Breda M38 MG fixed (1560 rounds)
  ItalIan vehIcles
  Italy entered World War Two woefully unprepared to fight the 
  kind of modern mechanical warfare it would find in the North 
  African desert. Its tanks were small, poorly armored, and inferior 
  in almost all respects to the German tanks they supported and the 
  British tanks they faced. Despite these drawbacks, the Italian armored 
  corps of the elite Ariete division, recognized by Rommel for their 
  superior fighting qualities, rode them into battle. 
  The Italians often experimented with variants on their favorite 
  vehicles, such as replacing machine guns with tank guns and such. 
  Often British forces were met with bolted-together machines with 
  unexpected ordinances.
  aB 41 (’41)
  The Autoblinda 41 (or AB 41) was an armored car used 
  extensively in the North Africa front, was well as later in the Eastern 
  Front, and considered one of the best armored cars in its era. The 
  vehicle was easily adaptable, and could be modified for any terrain, or 
  even run on railway tracks.
  Type: Armored Car; Acc/Top Speed: 5/22; Toughness: 12/11/11 
  (2/1/1); Crew: 4 (Commander, forward driver, rear driver, 
  gunner)
  Notes: Heavy Armor, suspension and spare wheels allow this vehicle 
  to treat each inch of difficult terrain as 1.5” instead of 2”.
  Weapons: 
  • Breda M35 AA gun turret (456 rounds)
  • 2x Breda M38 MG coaxial, hull-mounted rear (1,192 rounds)
  camIonetta 42 ‘saharIana’ (’42)
  An open-topped jeep used during the North Africa front. Used 
  not only as a transport but as a mobile AA gun. Some variants 
  replaced the AA gun with a 47/23 tank gun.
  Type: Transport/AA Gun; Acc/Top Speed: 10/25; Toughness: 
  7 (1); Crew: 1+4
  Notes: Open Topped, Stabilizer
  Weapons: 
  • 1 x Breda M35 AA gun coaxial (64 rounds)
  • 1x Breda M38 MG coaxial, hull-mounted rear (1,192 rounds)
  carro commando m41 (’41)
  The Carro Commando M41 was developed as a command tank 
  for Semovente units. Earlier models mounted twin Breda M38 
  machine guns instead of the heavier M31 (224 rounds).
  Type: Tank; Acc/Top Speed: 4/8; Toughness: 15/14/14 (4/3/3); 
  Crew: 4 (Commander, driver, assistant driver, gunner)
  Notes: Heavy Armor, Tracked
  Weapons: 
  • Breda M31 MG turret (420 rounds)
  fIat 626 (’39)
  The Fiat 626 was a reliable and sturdy Italian truck that became 
  the main medium truck used by the Italians on all fronts.
  Type: Transport; Acc/Top Speed: 10/25; Toughness: 12 (1); 
  Crew: 1+17
  Notes: —
  Weapons: —
  
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  ItalIan aIrcraft
  The aircraft of the Regia Aeronautica (the Royal Italian Air Force) 
  were considered to be some of the best designs of the early war 
  period. The Regia Aeronautica served in the Spanish Civil War, and 
  throughout the North African and Mediterranean campaigns of 
  World War Two. Italian aircraft production was severely restricted 
  and never amounted to more than 10,000 aircraft produced. 
  Obsolete production methods, lack of parts, fuel and raw materials 
  also contributed to this shortfall. In addition to the list, the Regina 
  Aeronautica made use of many German craft, including the Stuka.
  B.r.20 cIcogna (’36)
  This aircraft was used by the Italians in North Africa as a bomber 
  and transport. When first introduced 1936, it was the first all-metal 
  bomber, and perhaps the most modern bomber of its time, but by 
  the end of the war it began showing its age.
  Acc/Top Speed: 10/90; Engines: 2; Climb: 10; Toughness: 13 
  (1); Maneuverability: -2; Range: 770 miles; Crew: 5 (pilot, co-
  pilot, bombardier, 2 gunners)
  Notes: –
  Armament: 1 x 7.92mm (8mm) MG, nose, 1 x 7.92mm (8mm) MG, 
  ventral hatch, 1 x .50 cal (13mm short) MG, tail
  Ordnance: Up to 3,500 pounds
  Variants: The B.R.20C replaced the MG in the nose with a 37 
  mm cannon. The B.R.20bis was an overall improved bomber 
  introduced late in the war, with increased-performance engines; 
  its top speed is increased to 12/96.
  Breda Ba.65 (’35)
  An all-metal, single-engine monoplane, the Ba.65 was the only 
  ground-attack aircraft that saw active use during the war. The aircraft 
  only saw battle in the North Africa front, and ceased usage by ’39.
  Acc/Top Speed: 8/108; Engines: 1; Climb: 8; Toughness: 12 (1); 
  Maneuverability: +0; Range: 342 miles; Crew: 1
  Notes: Bubble canopy
  Armament: 2 x 12.7mm MG, wing, 2 x 7.7mm MG, wing
  Ordnance: Up to 2,200 pounds
  c.a.309 ghIBlI (’37)
  By the time the Italians went to war in North Africa, the Ghibli 
  was already obsolete. It was used as a reconnaissance aircraft and 
  occasionally as a bomber.
  Acc/Top Speed: 10/54; Engines: 2; Climb: 10; Toughness: 12 
  (1); Maneuverability: -2; Range: 362 miles; Crew: 3 (pilot, co-
  pilot, gunner)
  Notes: –
  Armament: 2 x 7.92mm (8mm) MG, wings, 1 x 7.92mm (8mm) 
  MG, dorsal turret
  Ordnance: Up to 800 pounds
  cantZ Z.1007BIs ‘kIngfIsher” (’37)
  A three-engine medium bomber used extensively, the Kingfisher 
  was regarded as the best Italian bomber of World War II, although 
  its wooden frame made it susceptible to damage and the elements.
  Acc/Top Speed: 10/108; Engines: 3; Climb: 10; Toughness: 
  12 (0); Maneuverability: -2; Range: 1,115 miles; Crew: 5 
  (pilot, the copilot, bombardier/navigator/ventral gunner, dorsal 
  gunner/radio operator, and waist gunner/flight engineer)
  Notes: -
  m13/40 (’40)
  Italian armored divisions in North Africa heavily relied on the 
  M13. The all riveted armor was no match for British guns however. 
  The M14/41 (’41), a later variant, replaced the engine with a more 
  powerful one (increase Acc by +1).
  Type: Tank; Acc/Top Speed: 4/8; Toughness: 18/16/16 (6/4/4); 
  Crew: 4 (Commander, driver, assistant driver, gunner)
  Notes: Heavy Armor, Tracked
  Weapons: 
  • 47L32 turret (HE 40 AP 25)
  • 4x Breda M38 MG coaxial, bow x2, commander’s hatch (3,048)
  moto gUZZI alce (’38)
  A common motorcycle used during the War. Upgraded to a 
  ‘Super Alce’ in 43, featuring a handlebar-mounted Breda M31.
  Type: Motorcycle; Acc/Top Speed: 15/40; Toughness: 8 (0); 
  Crew: 1
  Notes: Provides no cover
  Weapons: —
  P40 (’43)
  Italy’s only heavy tank. The few produced saw service with 
  German forces in Italy as the Pz P40 737(i).
  Type: Tank; Acc/Top Speed: 4/8; Toughness: 21/15/15 (9/3/3); 
  Crew: 3 (Commander, driver, gunner) 
  Notes:  Heavy Armor, Slopped Armor, Tracked
  Weapons: 
  • 75L34 turret (AP 25, HE 40)
  • 2x Breda M38 MG bow (600 rounds)
  semovente 47/23 (’42)
  A light self-propelled gun based off the L6/40 chassis.
  Type: Self-Propelled Gun; Acc/Top Speed: 2.5/9; Toughness: 
  16/15/14 (5/4/3); Crew: 3 (Commander, driver, gunner) 
  Notes: Fixed Gun, Heavy Armor, Tracked
  Weapons:
  • Cannone da 47/32 (HE 64, HEAT 6)
  • Breda M38 MG upper hull pintle (1,104 rounds)
  semovente 75/18 (’42)
  The 75/18 was a self-propelled artillery gun that served in both 
  a support and anti-tank role, built off the M13/40 chassis. Later 
  variants used the M14/41 chassis (increase Acc by 0.5).
  Type: Self-Propelled Gun; Acc/Top Speed: 2.5/9; Toughness: 
  18/15/15 (6/3/3); Crew: 3 (Commander, driver, gunner) 
  Notes: Fixed Gun, Heavy Armor, Tracked
  Weapons: 
  • 75L18 Howitzer fixed (HE 34, HEAT 10)
  • Breda M38 MG upper hull pintle (1,104 rounds)
  semovente 105/25 (’43)
  The largest self-propelled gun, the Semovente 105/25 was 
  considered one of the best tank destroyers in the war.
  Type: Self-Propelled Gun/Tank Destroyer; Acc/Top Speed: 2/8; 
  Toughness: 20/15/15 (8/3/3); Crew: 3 (Commander, driver, 
  gunner) 
  Notes: Fixed Gun, Heavy Armor, Tracked
  Weapons: 
  • 105L25 Howitzer fixed (HE 36, HEAT 12)
  • Breda M38 MG upper hull pintle (864 rounds)
  
  5
  A Kingfisher in desert camouflage.
  s.m.79  sParvIero (’36)
  This three-engine reconnaissance bomber was used in North 
  Africa and the Mediterranean campaigns. The observer bombardier 
  was stationed in a ventral gondola on the bottom of the airplane. 
  The Sparviero could also carry two torpedoes and was considered a 
  deadly aircraft when used against ships.
  Acc/Top Speed: 10/108; Engines: 3; Climb: 10; Toughness: 14 
  (1); Maneuverability: -2; Range: 1,243 miles; Crew: 6 (pilot, 
  co-pilot, flight engineer/gunner, radio operator, bombardier, 
  rear gunner)
  Notes: Torpedoes are carried externally.
  Armament: 1 x 20mm MG, nose, 1 x 12.7mm MG, dorsal rear, 2 x 
  7.7mm (13mm short) MG, left and right waist (optional)
  Ordnance: Up to 2,600 pounds or 2 air-to-surface torpedoes
  Variants: As mentioned above, some SM79s carried optional 7.7mm 
  MG mounted in ports on the waist. The S.M.79B was a little-
  used Italian variant, it featured a more economical design but 
  was slower; reduce its Acc/Top Speed to 8/100, but increase 
  its range to 1,658. The S.M,79C converted the bomber into a 
  V.I.P. transport aircraft, removing the dorsal and waist guns, 
  and increasing its interior space. One single remote-controlled 
  bomb variant (the S.M.79 Flying Bomb) was built, operated by a 
  separate CANTZ Z.1007 flying nearby (use kamikaze rules for 
  this ship if featured in your game).
  Armament: 1 x 12.7mm MG, turret, dorsal, 1 x 12.7mm MG, 
  ventral, 2 x 7.7mm MG, left and right waist
  Ordnance: Up to 2,650 pounds in the ventral bomb bay, and up to 
  2,200 lb on two hardpoints on the wings (if used, reduce range 
  to 400mi).
  Variants: The previous version (the Z.1007) had water-cooled 
  engines, one 12.7mm MG in an open dorsal mount and a 
  7.7mm MG in a ventral tunnel. It could only hold up to 1,760lb 
  of bombs, and ran up to ’39. It was quickly replaced with the 
  superior Kingfisher version, and saw little actual combat.
  m.c.200 saetta (‘39)
  This aircraft formed the backbone of Italy’s Regia Aeronautica 
  through the North African campaign and the war in the Mediterranean. 
  Acc/Top Speed: 15/108; Engines: 1; Climb: 15; Toughness: 11 
  (2); Maneuverability: +1; Range: 540 miles; Crew: 1 (pilot)
  Notes: The Saetta has an open cockpit.
  Armament: 2 x .50 cal (13mm short) MG, nose 
  Ordnance: None
  Variants: The M.C.200CB was a fighter-bomber with a bomb bay 
  capable of holding up to 700lb of bombs or two external fuel 
  tanks as an escort (triple its range when carrying extra fuel tanks). 
  The M.C.202 included a increased performance wing, with two 
  7.7mm machine guns to the wings.
  m.c.205v veltro (’43)
  The Veltro was powered by a German-made engine and was one 
  of the best Italian fighter designs of the war. A chronic shortage 
  of parts and materials limited their production, and their late 
  introduction to the war limited their use.
  Acc/Top Speed: 15/139; Engines: 1; Climb: 20; Toughness: 11 
  (2); Maneuverability: +2; Range: 562 miles, Crew: 1 (pilot)
  Notes: Water Injection
  Armament: 2 x 12.7mm (13mm short) MG, nose, 2 x 20mm (8mm) 
  MG, wings
  Ordnance: 2 x 350 lb bombs.
  Variants: Earlier Veltro models were more agile (Maneuverability 
  +3), but bore 7.7mm MGs in the wings instead of the 20mm. 
  Conceived as a high-altitude fighter, the M.C.205N-1 prototype 
  bore four 12.7mm MG in its fuselage, and one 20mm cannon 
  in its nose. Later, the M.C.205N-2 Orione replaced the Veltro 
  entirely, swapping its weapons with three 20mm cannons in its 
  fuselage, and two 12.7mm MG in the nose.
  savoIa-marchettI sm.82 (’40)
  Primarily built as a troop transport, the SM.82 also served as a heavy 
  bomber throughout much of the war.
  Acc/Top Speed: 8/96; Engines: 3; Climb: 8; Toughness: 15 (2); 
  Maneuverability: -2; Range: 1,864 miles; Crew: 4 (pilot, co-pilot, 
  bombardier/gunner, flight operator/gunner), up to 40 troops.
  Notes: —
  Armament: 1 × 12.7 mm, turret, dorsal, 3 × 7.7 mm MG, 1 ventral 
  and 2 lateral
  Ordnance: Up to 8,800 pounds, typically in the following 
  configuration: 4 × 800 kg (1,760 lb), 8 × 500 kg (1,100 lb), 8 × 
  250 kg (550 lb), 27 × 50 kg (110 lb) or 100 kg (220 lb) bombs, 25 
  × 100 kg (220 lb) cluster bombs, each containing 56 bomblets, 
  though these were rarely used. Cluster bombs cover two Large 
  Templates, and deal 5d10 damage (AP 18, HW).
  “the trUth Is that men are tIred 
  of lIBerty.”
  – BenIto mUssolInI
  
  6
  A Trento class ship heads 
  out to wreak havoc in the 
  Mediterranean.
  ItalIan shIPs
  Italian ships, despite considered being well-designed, suffered 
  from a number of defects. The smaller attack craft were sufficient, but 
  most of Italy's naval power consisted of older ships with insufficient 
  armor to hold up against the Royal Navy.  In addition, due to a lack 
  of resources, new ships were far and few between. Combined with a 
  lack of emphasis on modern technology such as radar or sonar, Italy 
  relied solely on numbers and the bottlenecks they could create within 
  the Mediterranean. 
  In addition, Italy lacked any naval air branch. Figuring that the 
  Regina Marina would fight entirely in the Mediterranean, its officers 
  relied highly on air support flown in from the land. This would prove 
  a hindrance, as some engagements drew the Regina Marina out 
  of Italian air space. Lastly, lack of natural oil resources prevented 
  extensive fleet operations. 
  The one advantage Italy had over the Royal Navy was numbers, 
  fielding over sixty destroyers, nineteen cruisers, and an armada of 
  torpedo boats and submarines. All in all, Italy had only six battleships, 
  four of which were being refit with modern technology at the war’s 
  onset. Two aircraft carriers (the Aquila and the Sparivero) were under 
  construction during the war, but were never finished.
  sPecIal WeaPons and rUles:
  • No Radar: Ships labeled with No Radar do not receive radar 
  bonuses at all to detect enemy ships. Only battleships such as the 
  Conte di Cavour and some cruisers began using radar after 40.
  • 12” Guns: The Regina Marina used 12” guns in their battleships; 
  treat these guns as 14” guns for damage purposes. 
  • Star Shells: When using star shells, Italian forces gain a +2 
  bonus on their Knowledge (battle) rolls for detecting enemy ships.
  Italy’s end
  By the end of 1943, however, the war had gone on too 
  long for Italy, and its troops lost heart. Italy officially surrended 
  on September 1943 when King Victor Emmanuel III ousted 
  and arrested Mussolini.  The northern part of Italy became a 
  collaborationist puppet state with Germany at its reigns, while 
  the south turned sides and fought for the Allied cause. Il Duce 
  was later freed by the Germans, and created a vast civil war 
  in Italy during the end days of the War, when the resistance 
  captured and killed Mussolini on April 28, 1945.
  BB conte dI cavoUr (’11) 
  Acc/Top Speed: 2/12; Toughness: 96 (56); Crew: 1,200
  Notes: Heavy Armor, scout planes (4), catapult-launched
  Weapons: 10 x 12” guns in 2 triple turrets and 2 twin turrets, 12 x 
  5” guns in 6 twin turrets
  AA Rating: 4D6 (10 × 100, 15 × 37mm, 16 × 20mm)
  ca trento (’26)
  Acc/Top Speed: 2/12; Toughness: 50 (25); Crew: 1,000
  Notes: Heavy Armor; scout planes (3), catapault-launched; no radar
  Weapons: 8 x 8” guns, 16 x 3.9” (4”) guns, 8 torpedoes in two tubes
  AA Rating: 3D6 (4 x 40mm, 4 x 12.7mm, 24 x 20mm)
  dd avIere (seP ’37)
  Acc/Top Speed: 3/4; Toughness: 25 (0); Crew: 44
  Notes: Heavy Armor; no radar
  Weapons: 4 x 5” guns in 2 turrets, 1 x 5” mm starshell gun, 6 
  torpedoes in 2 triple tubes, naval mines
  AA Rating: 2D6 (12 x 13.2 mm)
  ss alagI (mar ’37)
  Acc/Top Speed: 2/7 (1/3 submerged); Toughness: 20 (0); Crew: 
  46
  Notes: Heavy Armor; maximum depth 400 feet (120m)
  Weapons: 12 torpedoes (4 forward tues, 2 aft tubes), 1 × 5’ gun
  AA Rating: None
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  ItalIan small arms
  Type/mm
  Range
  Damage
  RoF
  Weight
  Shots*
  Min Str
  Notes
  Pistols
  Beretta M1934 (.38)
  12/24/48
  2d6-1
  1
  2.25
  7D
  —
  Semi
  Bodeo M1889 
  (10.35mm)
  12/24/48
  2d6-1
  1
  2
  6C
  —
  Revolver
  Submachine Guns
  Beretta M38 (9mm)
  15/30/60
  2d6-1
  3
  7
  30D
  —
  AP 1, Auto
  Rifles
  Carcano M91 rifle 
  (6.5mm)
  24/48/96
  2d6+1
  1
  8
  6S
  d6
  AP 1, Snapfire
  Carcano M91 carbine  
  (6.5mm)
  20/40/80
  2d6+1
  1
  7
  6S
  d6
  Semi-Auto, typically mounted with 
  a bayonet
  Carcano M38 short 
  rifle (7.35mm)
  24/48/96
  2d8
  1
  7
  6S
  d6
  AP 2, Semi-Auto
  Machineguns
  Breda M30 (6.5mm)
  24/48/96
  2d6+1
  3
  20
  20S
  d8
  AP1, Auto, Snapfire
  Breda M38 (8mm)
  30/60/120
  2d8
  3
  35
  50B
  —
  AP 2, Auto, May not move, 
  Breda M31 (13.22mm)
  50/100/200
  2d10
  3
  40
  50B
  —
  AP 3, Auto, May not move, HW
  * The type of  magazine/ammo feed for each weapon is noted by a single letter: B=Belt, C=Cylinder, D=Detachable Magazine (includes drums), M=Internal 
  Magazine, S=Stripper Clip (cannot be reloaded until empty).
  ItalIan sPecIal WeaPons
  Type
  Range
  Damage
  RoF
  Weight
  Burst
  Min Str
  Notes
  Mortars
  Brixia Model 35*
  50/75/150
  2d8+1
  1
  34
  Med
  —
  AP 1, May not move, HW
  Mortaio da 81/14 
  M35**
  75/100/200
  4d8
  1
  131
  Med
  —
  AP 1, May not move, HW
  Grenades
  SRC M35
  5/10/20
  3d6-2
  -
  2
  Med
  —
  Impact fused
  Flamethrowers
  M35
  Cone
  2d10
  1
  60
  —
  d8
  Ignores armor
  * Minimum range 30 
  ** Minimum range 50
  ItalIan antI-aIrcraft & antI-tank taBle
  Damage
  AP
  Type
  Range
  AP
  HE
  AP
  HE
  RoF
  HE 
  Burst
  Reload
  Notes
  Cannone da 47/32
  60/120/240
  3d10
  3d8
  5
  3
  1
  Med
  1 action
  HW, 5 Crew
  Cannone 
  da 
  75/32 
  M37
  75/150/300
  4d10
  3d8
  13
  3
  1
  Med
  1 action
  HW, Gun Shield, 6 
  Crew
  Cannone da 90/53
  75/150/300
  4d10
  4d8
  21
  8
  1
  Med
  1 action
  HW, 7 Crew
  Cannone da 105/28
  80/160/320
  -
  4d8
  -
  3
  1
  Med
  1 action
  HW, Gun Shield, 7 Crew
  Breda M35 AA
  50/100/200
  3d8
  —
  3
  —
  3
  —
  —
  Auto, HW, 3 Crew
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  ItalIan vehIcle WeaPons
  Damage
  AP
  Type
  Range
  AP
  HE
  AP
  HE
  RoF
  HE Burst
  Reload
  Notes
  20mm
  50/100/200
  3d8
  —
  3
  —
  3
  —
  —
  HW
  47L32
  60/120/240
  3d10
  3d8
  5
  3
  1
  Medium
  1 action
  HW
  75L34
  75/150/300
  4d10+1
  3d8
  15
  5
  1
  Medium
  1 action
  HW
  ItalIan hoWItZers
  Damage
  AP
  Type
  Range
  HE
  HEAT
  HE
  HEAT
  RoF
  HE Burst
  Reload
  Notes
  75L18
  75/150/300
  4d10
  4d10
  5
  7
  1
  Medium
  1 action
  HW
  105L25
  100/200/400
  5d8
  5d10
  8
  20
  1
  Large
  1 action
  HW
  210L25
  150/300/600
  5d10
  5d10
  8
  20
  1
  Large
  1 action
  HW
  ItalIan mIlItary ranks
  Rank
  Regio Escercito (Army)
  Regia Marina (Navy)
  Regia Aeronautica (Air Force)
  Enlisted
  E–1
  Soldato
  Comune Seconda Classe
  Aviere
  E–2
  Caporale
  Comune Prima Classe
  Aviere Scelto
  E–3
  Caporale Maggiore
  Sottocapo
  Primo Aviere
  E–4
  Caporale Maggiore Scelto
  Caporale Maggio Capo
  Caporale Maggiore Cap Scelto
  Sottocapo Terza Classe
  Sottocapo Seconda Classe
  Sottocapo Prima Classe
  Aviere Capo
  Non-Commissioned Officer
  E–5
  Sergente
  Sergente
  Sergente
  E–6
  Sergente Maggiore
  Secondo Capo
  Sergente Maggiore
  E–7
  Sergente Maggiore Capo
  Capo Terza Classe
  Maresciallo Terza Classe
  E–8
  Maresciallo
  Maresciallo Oridario
  Capo Seconda Classe
  Maresciallo Seconda Classe
  E–9
  Maresciallo Capo
  Primo Maresciallo
  Primo Maresciallo Luogotenente
  Capo Prima Classe
  Maresciallo Prima Classe
  Officers
  O–1
  Sottotenente
  Guardiamarina
  Sottotenente
  O–2
  Tenente
  Primo Tenente
  Sottotenente di Vasallo
  Sottotenente
  O–3
  Capitano
  Primo Capitano
  Tenente di Vascello
  Capitano
  O–4
  Maggiore
  Capo di Corvetta
  Maggiore
  O–5
  Tenente Colonello
  Capo di Fregata
  Tenente Colonello
  O–6
  Colonello
  Capitano di Vascello
  Colonello
  General Officers
  O–7
  Generale di Brigata
  Contrammiraglio
  Generale di Brigata
  O–8
  Generale di Divisione
  Ammiraglio di Divisione
  Generale di Divisione
  O–9
  Generale di Corpo di Armata
  Ammiraglio di Squadra
  Generale di Squadra
  O–10
  Generale di Armata
  Ammiraglio di Armata
  Generale di Armata
  Maresciallo dell’Italia
  Maresciallo dell‘Impero
  Maresciallo dell’Aria
  
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