The 2nd Alpine Signal Regiment (Italian: 2° Reggimento Trasmissioni Alpino) is a Signals regiment of the Italian Army, specializing in Mountain Combat. It is based in the city of Bolzano and consists of the Gardena and Pordoi battalions. The Alpini are a mountain infantry corps of the Italian Army, that distinguished itself in combat during World War I and World War II.
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