DÉFENSE ZONE
Like France, Italy’s many coastlines require the country to have dedicated amphibious forces, able to operate from and towards the sea. The Army and the Navy each have a unit with unique and recognised skills. Assault from the sea, counter-terrorism or counter-piracy: DZ takes you to the Italian beaches.
The Italian armed forces field two units specialising in amphibious operations. These are the Lagunari of the Esercito (Army) and the San Marco brigade of the Marina Militare (Navy). The “Serenissima” Lagunari regiment mainly takes part in operations in lagoon and lake environments, whereas the men of the San Marco are primarily intended to land from the sea. Even though on paper their areas of expertise seem clearly defined, in practice the two units have similar capabilities and can intervene interchangeably whatever the operational context. This overlap fuels a certain day-to-day rivalry between the two units.
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