Navy radio-operators securing communications between landing forces and naval command. A destroyer crossing in the Durazzo's harbor. April 1939. DVX

Securing the Harbor

Italian marines landing as first wave during the invasion of Albania, april 1939. Italians had 12 KIAs and 81 WIAs during the operation, almost all during the first wave of assault, 60% of which of the navy. Albanians suffered 160 KIAs and many hundreds of wounded. DVX

First wave of landing

Troops and light tanks desembarking from the ships. Invasion of Albania, 1939. DVX