3 Alpine Division Julia

3a Divisione Alpina Julia
Coat of Arms of the 3rd Alpine Division Julia
Active	December 10, 1935 – September 8, 1943
Country	Italy
Branch	Regio Esercito
Type	Alpini
Role	Mountain Infantry
Size	17,460 men
Part of	Italian Alpine Corps 1942-1943
Garrison/HQ	Udine
Engagements	World War II Greco-Italian War Italian War in Soviet Union

The 3rd Alpine Division Julia was a World War II light Infantry division of the Italian Army, specializing in Mountain Combat. The Alpini that formed the divisions are a highly decorated and elite mountain corps of the Italian Army comprising both infantry and artillery units. Today the traditions and name of the 3rd Alpine Division Julia are carried on by the Alpine Brigade Julia.

The division participated in the Greco-Italian War, where it suffered heavy casualties in the Battle of Pindus. The division was reformed and participated in the Axis invasion of the Soviet Union.