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Originally Posted by Bertgang
Maybe a less known fact is that, thanks to the role played during the italian civil war on RSI side, the historical unit now is often seen as a sort of neo-fascist icon; I disagree, but I often have to see that.
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When on the loser's side, even heroic behavior becomes act of evil for the eyes of the victors.
But not always:
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The feats of the Italian frogmen brought much envy and respect from the British. When the British decided to create its own naval assault units, the trainees placed pictures of 10th Light Flotilla on their walls for inspiration.
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The Mediterranean, World War Two - Time Life Books-A.B.C. Whipple; Alexandria, VA.
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