132nd Armored Brigade "Ariete"

The 132nd Armored Brigade "Ariete" (Italian: 132a Brigata Corazzata "Ariete") is the only active armored brigade of the Italian Army. Its core units are tank and Bersaglieri regiments. The brigade's headquarters is in the city of Pordenone and most of its units are based in the North-East of Italy. The brigade's name comes from the battering ram (Italian: Ariete). The brigade draws much of its historical traditions from the 132nd Armored Division "Ariete", active during the Second World War from 1939-1942, and again active from 1948-1986. The brigade is part of the Division "Vittorio Veneto".

132nd Armored Brigade "Ariete"

The 132nd Armored Brigade "Ariete" (Italian: 132a Brigata Corazzata "Ariete") is the only active armored brigade of the Italian Army. Its core units are tank and Bersaglieri regiments. The brigade's headquarters is in the city of Pordenone and most of its units are based in the North-East of Italy. The brigade's name comes from the battering ram (Italian: Ariete). The brigade draws much of its historical traditions from the 132nd Armored Division "Ariete", active during the Second World War from 1939-1942, and again active from 1948-1986. The brigade is part of the Division "Vittorio Veneto".