03/07/15 | History
3 July 1888: The longest ocean campaign
[The cruiser Flavio GIOIA was launched in the shipyard of Castellammare the 12 June 1881, entered into service the 26 January of 1883 and radiated the 10 September of the 1920. With...
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01/07/15 | History
2 July 1911: In Academy of Youth Teens
Thus, with the notification of the competition for the year 1911-1912 the normal course is extended from three to four academic years; the age to compete is set by 13 to 15 years and, like ...
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01/07/15 | History
1 July 1910: Launches Ship San Giorgio
Designed by the lieutenant general of the Genio Navale Edoardo Masdea they basically turned out to be a replica of the "Pisa". The most substantial variations concerned the hull forms ...
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01/07/15 | History
1 July 1900: Assault on Chinese barricades
For his behavior in action, the courage and coolness shown will be decorated with the gold medal for military value. [Tommaso Federico PAOLINI born in Turin the 2 ...
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01/07/15 | History
1 July 1863: Mount Etna Ship goes into service
Of the displacement of 1563 t, with a wooden hull and a copper-clad hull, it had an engine apparatus on three cylindrical coal-fired boilers and an alternative 330 hp engine with propeller ...
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30/06/15 | History
30 June 1889: Designed for the first Italian submarine
During the month in Spezia on a date not known for the strict secret underway, the project of the first Italian submarine developed by the director of the Genio Navale is completed ...
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28/06/15 | History
28 June 1886: The Navy tests the potential of the aircraft
This ascent on the "lighter than air" is the first opportunity for the Regia Marina to verify the potential of the aerial vehicle. Source: Marina Militare
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26/06/15 | History
26 June 1902: Nembo comes into service
Set up on 6 August 1899, it was launched on 16 May 1901. The “Nembo” project was based on the “27 knotters” types that had not met with great success in the British Navy ...
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25/06/15 | History
25 June 1882: Radiata Ship Halt
Arriving in Genoa in the 1850, after seven months, her long commitment at sea began, both to help and to collaborate ...
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24/06/15 | History
24 June 1866: Third War of Independence - Custoza as Lissa
Custoza as Lissa were not happy moments for their outcome but fundamental for the organization of the future ...
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23/06/15 | History
23 June 1900: The Lampo destroyer was delivered
Set the 16 in May 1899 with the launch of the 7 in October of the same year, it had a displacement of 320 t and ...
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22/06/15 | History
22 June 1909: Reached quota 7498 on K2
Even if the business fails, the group had explored every side of the mountain and discovered the ...
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21/06/15 | History
21 June 1914: Caracciolo and Scilla ships become asylum
The purpose of the Opera is to promote the foundation and development of asylum-seekers and to provide for charitable action in ...
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20/06/15 | History
20 June 1895: The Kiel Channel opened
Italy takes part in the Special Team at the helm of Tommaso di Savoia Duke of Genoa on the rooftop ...
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20/06/15 | History
20 June 1866: Third War of Independence
- The general minister of army corps Alfonso La Marmora called to assume the post of head of state ...
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19/06/15 | History
19 June 1918: Fall on Montello the Magg. Francesco Baracca
Gabriele D'Annunzio, in the eulogy written for the funeral of Baracca, describes him as a fighter ...
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17/06/15 | History
17 June 1918: Italian victory over the Solomon and the Solarolo
The absence of unitary command due to the division of the two corps favored the defeat of the Army ...
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17/06/15 | History
17 June 1900: Against the boxers in China
After two British destroyers (Fame and Whiting) had rendered four Chinese destroyers harmless ...
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16/06/15 | History
16 June 1887: The first steel vessel built into service
It had a displacement of 554 t length 47,2 meters and speeds of 10 knots with an engine apparatus that developed 430 hp ...
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15/06/15 | History
15 June 1868: Roma armored frigate enters service
Part of the "Persano" program of the 1862, built at the Foce shipyard with setting up in February 1863 and launching ...
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Syria: The Most Vile Betrayal
Do you see this photo? It is from 2015. Behind me, there are the faces of some of the tens of thousands of soldiers and volunteers who sacrificed their lives to defend their homeland. The...
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Letters to the Director
Letter to Difesa Online: "Are the chiefs of staff also censored now?"
Dear director, I have read the speech given by General Masiello to the 40th of the Lagunari and, remembering having read the Army Press Release (it dates back to 25 June, you were not...
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