National Republican Army
The National Republican Army (Italian: Esercito Nazionale Repubblicano; abbreviated ENR) was the army of the Italian Social Republic (Italian: Repubblica Sociale Italiana, or RSI) from 1943 to 1945 that fought on the side of Nazi Germany during World War II.
| National Republican Army | |
|---|---|
| Esercito Nazionale Repubblicano | |
Flag of the Armed Forces of the Italian Social Republic | |
| Active | 1943–1945 |
| Country | Italian Social Republic |
| Allegiance | Benito Mussolini |
| Type | Army |
| Size | 300,000 soldiers |
| Garrison/HQ | Rome (before November 1943) Brescia (after November 1943) |
| Colors | Green, White and Red |
| Anniversaries | 28 October |
| Engagements | Italian Campaign Yugoslav campaign |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Benito Mussolini Rodolfo Graziani Mario Carloni Junio Valerio Borghese |
The ENR was officially formed 28 October 1943, by merging former Royal Army (Regio Esercito) units still loyal to fascist dictator Benito Mussolini and Italian pro-Fascist units raised by the Germans after the occupation of southern Italy.
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