Ferdinando Cona
Ferdinando Cona | |
|---|---|
 Ferdinando Cona (right) during the Second Italo-Ethiopian War, along with Emilio De Bono and Haile Selassie Gugsa | |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  Italy |
Branch | Royal Italian Army |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Conflicts | World War II |
Ferdinando Cona (Rome, 25 April 1882 – unknown) was an Italian military officer who participated in World War II.
His positions included C.O. XXI. Granatieri di Sardegna Infantry Brigade; C.O. XXIX. Infantry Brigade; Deputy Chief of Staff, East Africa (1935–36); General Officer Commanding 7th Division Leonessa (1936?–1939) and General Officer Commanding XX Corps, North Africa (1939–41).[1]
He took over as commander-in-chief of X Army when General Tellera was killed in action at the battle of Beda Fomm in February 1941.[2] His command was short-lived as he was captured by Allied forces during the same battle.
References
[edit]- ↑ Short sketch of Cona at Generals.dk, accessed 1 September 2009
- ↑ Alan Moorehead, Mediterranean Front, 1941
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