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Royal Albanian Army
The Royal Albanian Army () was the army of the Albanian Kingdom and King Zog I of the Albanians from 1928 until 1939. Its commander-in-chief was King Zog; its commander was General Xhemal Aranitasi; its chief of staff was General Gustav von Myrdacz. The army was mainly financed by Italy from 1936 to 1939. List of weapons Artillery * Type 41 75 mm Mountain Gun * Skoda 75 mm Model 1928 *Cannone da 65/17 modello 13 Machine Guns * Schwarzlose MG M.07/12 *Vickers machine gun *Maxim gun Guns *Carcano M1891 * Mannlicher–Schönauer * Mauser M1893 * Pistols * Glisenti Model 1910 Law on recruitment * Article 1. Any male Albanian citizen is obliged to perform military service according to the provisions of this law. * Article 2. Excluded from military service and cannot participate in the armed forces are those sentenced to life, as well as those who are sentenced to a punishment that entails the loss of civil rights, and the permanent loss of the right to serve State. An ex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flag Of Italy (1861-1946) Crowned
The flag of Italy (, ), often referred to as The Tricolour (, ), is a flag featuring three equally sized vertical pales of green, white and red, with the green at the hoist side, as defined by Article 12 of the Constitution of the Italian Republic. Costituzione della Repubblica Italiana Art. 12, 22 dicembre 1947, pubblicata nella Gazzetta Ufficiale n. 298 del 27 dicembre 1947 edizione straordinaria (published in the Official Gazette f the Italian RepublicNo. 298 of 27 December 1947 extraordinary edition) "La bandiera della Repubblica è il tricolore italiano: verde, bianco, e rosso, a tre bande verticali di eguali dimensioni" The Italian law regulates its use and display, protecting its defense and providing for the crime of insulting it; it also prescribes its teaching in Italian schools together with other national symbols of Italy. The Italian Flag Day named Tricolour Day was established by law n. 671 of 31 December 1996, and is held every year on 7 January. This celebrati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Schwarzlose MG M
Schwarzlose may refer to: Firearms * Schwarzlose MG M.07/12, an Austro-Hungarian medium machine gun * Schwarzlose Model 1898, a German semi-automatic pistol * Schwarzlose Model 1908, a German semi-automatic pistol featuring a "blow-forward" action People * Andreas Wilhelm Schwarzlose (1867-1936), a Prussian firearms designer {{disambig, surname ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cannone Da 65/17 Modello 13
The cannone da 65/17 modello 13 was an artillery piece developed by Italy for use with its mountain and infantry units. The designation means 65 mm calibre gun, barrel length 17 calibres, which entered service in 1913. The designation is often shortened to cannone da 65/17. Description A lightweight design, the 65 mm gun was designed for use in difficult terrain and extreme weather conditions. The barrel had a 17 calibre length, and was designed for firing low-trajectory shots. The carriage was likewise simple in nature, consisting of a single trailing arm and solid-rim spoked wheels for horse draft. The weapon could be broken-down into five loads for transport. A simple folding gun shield was also provided in 1935. History The 65 mm gun was first accepted into service with Italian mountain troops in 1913, and it served with them throughout World War I. It was used in the Fiat 2000 heavy tank which saw action in Libya. Replacements arrived in the 1920s and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skoda 75 Mm Model 1928
Škoda means "pity" in the Czech and Slovak languages. It may also refer to: Czech brands and enterprises * Škoda Auto, automobile and previously bicycle manufacturer in Mladá Boleslav ** Škoda Motorsport, the division of Škoda Auto responsible for motorsport activities * Škoda Transportation, engineering company that manufactures rail vehicles, based in Plzeň * Škoda Works, engineering company, predecessor of Škoda Transportation * Škoda-Kauba, aircraft manufacturing subsidiary of the Škoda Works in occupied Czechoslovakia in World War II * Doosan Škoda Power, subsidiary of the Doosan Group, based in Plzeň People * Škoda (surname) * Skoda (Portuguese footballer) (born 1960) Art * ''Škoda lásky'', the original Czech title of the "Beer Barrel Polka" Other * British Rail Class 90, an electric locomotive nicknamed Skoda * ''Skoda'' (barquentine), sailing vessel built in Kingsport, Nova Scotia, in 1893 * Skoda Xanthi F.C., former name of the Greek football club Xan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Type 41 75 Mm Mountain Gun
The Type 41 75 mm mountain gun is a Japanese license-built copy of the recoiling Krupp M1908 mountain gun. The gun was introduced in 1908 and was in service until the end of World War II. History The Japanese Army obtained the license rights to build a copy of the recoiling Krupp M1908 mountain gun. It entered serve in 1908. The number 41 was designated based on the year the gun was accepted, the 41st year of Emperor Meiji's reign, equivalent to 1908 in the Gregorian calendar after the conclusion of the Russo-Japanese War.War Department TM-E-30-480 ''Handbook on Japanese Military Forces'' September 1944 p 400 Originally it was the standard pack artillery weapon. It was superseded by the Type 94 75 mm mountain gun. Thereafter, it was used as an infantry "regimental" gun with four deployed to each infantry regiment, and referred to as "''rentai ho''" (regimental artillery). Two gun shields were produced for the weapon: an early type which folded into thirds, and a late type wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zog I Of Albania
Zog I (born Ahmed Muhtar Zogolli; 8 October 18959 April 1961) was the leader of Albania from 1922 to 1939. At age 27, he first served as Albania's youngest ever Prime Minister (1922–1924), then as president (1925–1928), and finally as King (1928–1939). Born to an aristocratic beylik family in Ottoman Albania, Zogolli was active in Albanian politics from a young age and fought on the side of Austria-Hungary during the First World War. In 1922, he adopted the name Ahmed Zogu. He held various ministerial posts in the Albanian government before being driven into exile in June 1924, but returned later in the year with Yugoslav and White Russian military support and was subsequently elected prime minister. Zogu was elected president in January 1925 and vested with dictatorial powers, with which he enacted major domestic reforms, suppressed civil liberties, and struck an alliance with Benito Mussolini's Fascist Italy. In September 1928, Albania was proclaimed a monarchy and he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Albanian Kingdom (1928–1939)
The Albanian Kingdom ( Gheg Albanian: Mbretnija Shqiptare; Tosk Albanian: ''Mbretëria Shqiptare'') was the official name of Albania between 1928 and 1939. It was established when the Albanian parliament declared the country a monarchy, and President Ahmet Bej Zogu was proclaimed Zog I. This transition marked the end of the Albanian Republic and the beginning of a constitutional monarchy. Zog I's reign was characterized by efforts to modernize the country, including legal reforms and infrastructure development, although his government maintained his authoritarian practices as president. The kingdom maintained close relations with Fascist Italy, which provided financial and military support. However, by the late 1930s, Albania's dependence on Italy grew, culminating in Italy's invasion of Albania on April 7, 1939. The invasion led to the establishment of an Italian protectorate, and King Zog I fled into exile. The communist Party of Labor of Albania gained control of the count ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zogu Royal Albanian Army
Zog I (born Ahmed Muhtar Zogolli; 8 October 18959 April 1961) was the leader of Albanian Kingdom (1928–1939), Albania from 1922 to 1939. At age 27, he first served as Albania's youngest ever Prime Minister of Albania, Prime Minister (1922–1924), then as President of Albania, president (1925–1928), and finally as King of Albania, King (1928–1939). Born to an aristocratic beylik family in Ottoman Albania, Zogolli was active in Albanian politics from a young age and fought on the side of Austria-Hungary during the First World War. In 1922, he adopted the name Ahmed Zogu. He held various ministerial posts in the Principality of Albania, Albanian government before being driven into exile in June 1924, but returned later in the year with Kingdom of Yugoslavia, Yugoslav and White movement, White Russian military support and was subsequently elected prime minister. Zogu was elected president in January 1925 and vested with dictatorial powers, with which he enacted major domestic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Military Ranks Of The Albanian Kingdom
The Military ranks of the Albanian Kingdom were the military ranks used by the Royal Albanian Army. Throughout its short history, the Albanian Kingdom (1928–39), Albanian Kingdom had two ranks systems. The first rank system lasting from 1929 till 1936, with the second lasting till the end of the kingdom in 1939. Ranks (1929–1936) ;Officers ;Other ranks Ranks (1936–1939) ;Officers ;Other ranks References External links * {{Military ranks by country Military ranks by country, Albanian Kingdom Royal Albanian Army ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Italian Invasion Of Albania
The Italian invasion of Albania was a brief military campaign which was launched by Fascist Italy, Italy against Albanian Kingdom (1928–1939), Albania in 1939. The conflict was a result of the imperialistic policies of the Italian prime minister and Duce, dictator Benito Mussolini. Albania was rapidly occupied, its ruler King Zog I went into exile in the neighboring 4th of August Regime, Kingdom of Greece, and the country was made a part of the Italian Empire as a Italian protectorate of Albania (1939–1943), protectorate in personal union with the House of Savoy, Italian Crown. Background Albania had long been of considerable importance to the Kingdom of Italy. Italian naval strategists coveted the port of Vlorë and the island of Sazan Island, Sazan because of their location at the entrance to the Bay of Vlorë and out to the Adriatic Sea. The Italians also wanted to construct a suitable base on Vlorë and Sazan for military operations in the Balkans. In the late Ottom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
International Gendarmerie
The International Gendarmerie was the first law enforcement agency of the Principality of Albania. It was established by the decision of the ambassadors of the six Great Powers that participated in the London Conference of 1913, London Peace Conference. This decision was made on the basis of the Treaty of London (1913), London Treaty signed on 30 May 1913. Since most of the members were from the Netherlands, this force was also known as the Dutch Military Mission. The first gendarmerie members arrived in Principality of Albania, Albania on 10 November 1913. They were soon faced with a Peasant Revolt in Albania, peasant revolt. One International Gendarmerie officer was killed and many were imprisoned after the revolt erupted in June 1914. Dutch officers were gradually replaced by officers from Austria-Hungary and German Empire, Germany, who arrived in Durrës on 4 July. Soon, World War I broke out, and by 4 August most of the Dutch officers had returned to the Netherlands. By 19 Se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
