159th Infantry Division Veneto
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| 159th Infantry Division Vento | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1942–1943 |
| Country |  Regno d'ItaliaKingdom of Italy |
| Branch | .svg){kind=small} Regio EsercitoRoyal Italian Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Nickname(s) | Vento |
| Engagements | World War II |
The 159th Infantry Division Vento was an infantry division of the Italian Army during World War II. The Vento Division was formed in March 1942, as a garrison division. It was stationed on the Yugoslav border and never saw any combat. It was disbanded after the Italian surrender to the Allies in September 1943.[1]
Order of battle
- 225. Infantry Regiment
- 256. Infantry Regiment
- 159. Artillery Regiment
- 156. Machine Gun Battalion
- 159. Engineer Battalion
- Carabinieri Section [nb 1][1]
Notes
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