1st Libyan Division (Italy)

The 1st Libyan Division was an Italian military formation mainly composed of Libyan troops during World War II. Established in the 1940s amid Italy's colonial ambitions in North Africa, the division participated in various campaigns, significantly impacting Italian military operations. While primarily active in the North African theater, its formations intersected with broader strategies linking to Italy's interests in India, where Italian forces aimed to exploit anti-colonial sentiments. The division's operational history reflects both Italy's military involvement in the Mediterranean and its attempts to influence colonial dynamics in the Indian subcontinent during a period of significant geopolitical change.