Italy at War: 1940-1942 Battles

A 1983 six-episodes series, made by Massimo Sani, which recounts the WW2 battles involving Italy between 1940 and 1942: from the attacks to France and Greece to the clashes in Africa and the disastrous expedition to Russia.

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Seasons

1. Cannons of the Alps

Air Date: 1983-09-10

An overview of the Italian campaign in France, fought in June-July 1940.

2. Tanks in the Desert

Air Date: 1983-09-13

An overview of the clashes between Italian and British troops on the Northern African front between 1940 and 1942.

3. On the Mountains of Greece

Air Date: 1983-09-17

An overview of the Italian campaign in Greece, fought from October 28, 1940 to April 23, 1941.

4. Last Message from Cape Matapan

Air Date: 1983-09-20

An overview of the naval battle of Cape Matapan (Greece), fought between British Empire and Axis forces on March 27-29, 1941.

5. The Desperate of Keren

Air Date: 1983-09-27

An overview of the Battle of Keren (nowadays in Eritrea), fought between Italian and British troops from February 3 to March 27, 1941.

6. Battle on Don River

Air Date: 1983-10-01

An overview of the two battles on the Don River (nowadays in Russia), fought between Italian and Soviet troops from August 1942 to January 1943.

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Release Date

1983-09-10

Episodes

6 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Massimo Sani

himself

Claudio Capone

voiceover

Production Companies

RAI