Tank and Armoured Cars Group


The Tank and Armoured Cars Group was the first armoured formation of the Corps of Volunteer Troops involved in the Spanish Civil War. Between 3 February and 8 February 1937, Italian armour played a successful part during the Battle of Málaga. But, between 8 March and 23 March 1937, this group was involved in the Battle of Guadalajara which turned out to be a Republican victory.

Order of battle March 1937

Tank and Armoured Cars Group - Colonel Carlo Rivolta
  • * 1st Tank Company - Capitán Oreste Fortuna
  • * 2nd Tank Company - Capitán Paolo Paladini
  • * 3rd Tank Company - Capitán Miduri
  • * 4th Tank Company - Capitán Carcio
  • * 1st Armoured Car Company
  • * 1st Motorized Machinegunners Company - Capitán Ricci
  • * 47mm Anti-tank Gun Section
  • * Chemical-Flamethrower Company

Order of battle fall 1938

Tankers Grouping - Colonel Roberto Olmi