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Charge of the Savoia Cavalleria at Izbushensky
The Charge of the "Savoia Cavalleria" at Izbushensky was a clash between the Italian cavalry Regiment "Savoia Cavalleria" (3rd) and the Soviet 812th Rifle Regiment (304th Rifle Division) that took place on August 24, 1942, near the hamlet (khutor) of Izbushensky (Избушенский), close to the junction between the Don and Khopyor rivers. Though a minor skirmish in the theatre of operation of the Eastern Front, the Izbushensky charge had great propaganda resonance in Italy and it is still remembered as one of the last significant cavalry charges in history.
Soviet Union Commanders and leaders Alessandro, Count Bettoni Cazzago Serafim Petrovich MerkulovStrength 700 2,500Casualties and losses32 dead52 wounded100+ horses killed150 dead300 wounded600 captured4 cannons10 mortars50 machine gunsThe Charge of the "Savoia Cavalleria" at Izbushensky was a clash between the Italian cavalry Regiment "Savoia Cavalleria" (3rd) and the Soviet 812th Rifle Regiment ( 304th Rifle Division) that took place on August 24, 1942, near the hamlet (khutor) of Izbushensky( Избушенский), close to the junction between the Don and Khopyor rivers. [1] The Regiment "Savoia Cavalleria" (3rd) under command of Colonel Alessandro, Count Bettoni Cazzago, was sent as a relief force in the area, with orders to occupy "objective spot height 213,5". Under the command of Captain De Leone, the squadron began a winding maneuver through a gorge, succeeding in engaging the Soviets at the left end of the front, outflanking it and storming it longitudinally with drawn sabers and hand grenades.
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