Italy became a nation-state belatedly - in 1861 when the city-states of the peninsula and Sicily were united under King Victor EMMANUEL. The Fascist dictatorship of Benito MUSSOLINI that took over after World War I led to a disastrous alliance with Nazi Germany and Italian defeat in World War II. Revival followed. Italy was a charter member of NATO and the European Economic Community (EEC) and joined the growing political and economic unification of Western Europe, including the introduction of the euro in 1999. Persistent problems include illegal immigration, the ravages of organized crime, corruption, high unemployment, and the low incomes and technical standards of southern Italy compared with the more prosperous north. - U.S. CIA World Factbook

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Autocannoni da 75

As seen here on the Ceirano CMA 50 chassis. This vehicle was an inter-war period development but it was still used in WW2. Other details are unknown.

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Breda Dovunque 90/53

As seen here on the Breda Dovunque chassis. This vehicle was one of several types of mountings for this gun on a Breda chassis. Other details are unknown.

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Breda Autocannone Blindato Tipo 102

Maybe lacking in beauty, this vehicle packed a real punch! The side panels folded down to allow the gun to traverse. Other details are unknown.

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 Autocannone da 90 - Lancia 3 RO Chassis

The view on the left above shows the outrigging and platform in position ready for action. The picture on the right shows everything stowed and ready for travel.

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