In 1990 Albania ended 44 years of xenophobic communist rule and established a multiparty democracy. The transition has proven difficult as corrupt governments have tried to deal with severe unemployment, the collapse of a fraudulent nationwide investment scheme, widespread gangsterism, and massive refugee influxes from neighboring Kosovo. - US CIA World Factbook

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The Lancia

Based on the Lancia IZ Truck, the IZ armored car was an advanced design for it's day. For firepower the vehicle was equipped with a turret mounted machine gun and a further small turret on top with another (later models)- giving this car considerable firepower. Steel rails were added over the top tor cutting wire. Little used in WW1 due to terrain on which the Italians fought, many were sent to North Africa for police work. Total production from 1914 - 1918 was 120. After WW1 some were sent to Albania where they formed the sole armored force of the country for many years.

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Fiat 3000B

Towards late 1920's Albania aquired the Fiat 3000B. Exact numbers and specification details are unknown.

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Italian CV.33

Sold to the Albanians. Exact numbers and specification details are unknown.
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Last Update: Thursday, February 13, 2003