132nd Armored Division

The **132nd Armored Division** was an Italian Army formation created during World War II, officially established in 1941 and known as the "Ariete" Division. It became renowned for its service in the North African Campaign, participating in key battles such as the Siege of Tobruk and the First and Second Battles of El Alamein alongside German Afrika Korps forces. The division was noted for its mobility and the bravery of its crews, often engaging against superior British armored units. The 132nd Armored Division was ultimately destroyed during the retreat after the Second Battle of El Alamein in November 1942, marking the end of its combat operations in North Africa.