Salvatore Castagna | |
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![]() Carlo Ninchi portrays Salvatore Castagnain the movie Giarabub | |
Born | Caltagirone, Kingdom of Italy | 14 January 1897
Died | 3 February 1977 Rome, Italy | (aged 80)
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Rank | Major general |
Commands | Yefren garrison Bardia garrison Giarabub garrison Catania Military Zone |
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Salvatore Castagna (Caltagirone, 14 January 1897 – Rome, 3 February 1977) was an officer in the Royal Italian Army during World War II, most notable for his leadership during the siege of Giarabub. After the war he became a general in the postwar Italian Army.