Italian WW2 Alpini Mountain Soldier

Italy’s Alpini were mountain infantry established in the nineteenth century and trained for service in difficult Alpine terrain. During the Second World War they fought in environments far beyond Italy’s mountain frontier, including the disastrous campaign on the Eastern Front. Their distinctive headgear and traditions made them recognizable, but mountain expertise did not remove the problems of inadequate equipment, supply, and unsuitable operational employment. Alpini formations combined specialized infantry traditions with supporting mountain artillery and transport arrangements, using trained personnel and pack animals to operate where ordinary wheeled movement was difficult. The familiar feathered hat is a cultural and regimental emblem, not evidence that all Alpini wore identical clothing under every campaign condition. Climate and available supplies affected their practical appearance.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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