The oddest things about the
Italian army in World War 2 include:
Tankette Obsession: Italy relied heavily on tiny L3
tankettes—light, machine-gun-only vehicles suited more for colonial policing
than modern warfare. They were often outclassed and even flipped by determined
infantry.
Bersaglieri Feather Plumes: Elite Bersaglieri light infantry
wore distinctive cock’s-feather plumes on helmets even in combat, maintaining
flamboyant traditions amid mechanized war.
Mass Surrenders with Leaflets: In North Africa, Italian units
sometimes surrendered en masse to propaganda leaflets. One story claims a
soldier asked for an extra leaflet to convince his buddy.
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